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RMFC Forty Four PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between sosed sverhy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pisco Sour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sosed sverhy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pisco Sour !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from sverhy.
Sour throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sour lands a big head kick that sends sverhy tumbling to the mat! Sour takes a step backwards and waves sverhy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like sosed sverhy has been cut.
Sour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sour swats away the attempt to clinch by sverhy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from sverhy.
sverhy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Sour .
sverhy throws a body kick that misses.
sverhy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
sverhy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sour swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
sverhy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sour wants to clinch but sverhy slips to the side
and sverhy counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Sour !
Sour is rocked!
sverhy is trying for a kimura here. Sour looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! sverhy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). sosed sverhy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sev Kritzkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Russkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kritzkiy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rasputin by Boney M. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sev Kritzkiy!
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, Alexander Russkiy!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kritzkiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russkiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kritzkiy.
Russkiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russkiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Russkiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russkiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kritzkiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Russkiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kritzkiy prevents Russkiy from improving his position.
Kritzkiy stalling away here and it's allowed Russkiy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Russkiy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kritzkiy controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kritzkiy is looking to work some ground and pound but Russkiy has wrist control.
Kritzkiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russkiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russkiy controls Kritzkiy momentarily but Kritzkiy frees himself.
Russkiy keeping moving, preventing Kritzkiy from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russkiy misses with a few strikes there.
That's two 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.
Russkiy looks to throw the jab but Kritzkiy is out of range.
Russkiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russkiy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kritzkiy is able to avoid easily.
Russkiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Russkiy does no damage.
Russkiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kritzkiy cracks Russkiy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kritzkiy scores with a hook.
Russkiy lands a left and a right that sends Kritzkiy crashing to the canvas! Russkiy dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Sev Kritzkiy has been cut.
Russkiy blocks Kritzkiy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Russkiy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kritzkiy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Russkiy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kritzkiy tries to lock up and control but Russkiy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kritzkiy wants to control but Russkiy is having none of it.
Kritzkiy is in a horrible position here. Russkiy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Russkiy unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Russkiy.
Russkiy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kritzkiy is looking to improve his position but Russkiy isn't that keen on the idea.
Russkiy throws some wild stikes that Kritzkiy manages to avoid easily.
Russkiy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Russkiy looking to finish with strikes here!
Russkiy lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russkiy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kritzkiy wants to control but Russkiy is having none of it.
Kritzkiy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Russkiy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kritzkiy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Russkiy lands a big shot there that rocks Kritzkiy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Russkiy lands a big elbow.
Kritzkiy is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russkiy throws some wild stikes that Kritzkiy manages to avoid easily.
Russkiy prevents Kritzkiy from getting the reversal.
Russkiy lands a big shot there that rocks Kritzkiy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Kritzkiy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sev Kritzkiy's cut is getting worse.
Kritzkiy is breathing heavily.
Russkiy thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Russkiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sev Kritzkiy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Russkiy throws a right and a left that Kritzkiy avoids nicely.
Kritzkiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Russkiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russkiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch up but Russkiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Kritzkiy slips under a jab from Russkiy.
Russkiy throws a series of punches but Kritzkiy moves out of range.
Russkiy misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Russkiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russkiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kritzkiy wants to clinch.
Kritzkiy moves out of range as Russkiy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russkiy throws a nice looking combination but Kritzkiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kritzkiy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kritzkiy breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Russkiy misses.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch there but Russkiy circles away.
Russkiy throws a right and a left that Kritzkiy avoids nicely.
Russkiy throws a nice looking combination but Kritzkiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russkiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russkiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kritzkiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russkiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander Russkiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russkiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russkiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russkiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russkiy is breathing heavily.
Kritzkiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kritzkiy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Russkiy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russkiy being controlled here, momentarily.
Kritzkiy is pushing down on Russkiy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russkiy is fighting to maintain full guard but Kritzkiy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Russkiy is staying active underneath Kritzkiy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kritzkiy controlling the action here.
Russkiy wants to control but Kritzkiy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Russkiy wants to get back to his feet.
Kritzkiy working over Russkiy with some ground and pound. Russkiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kritzkiy decides to stand up.
A punch combination from Russkiy misses.
Alexander Russkiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kritzkiy forces Russkiy back against the cage and clinches.
Kritzkiy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kritzkiy wants to sweep here but Russkiy controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Russkiy!
Russkiy is trying to escape the mount.
Kritzkiy wants to control the pace but Russkiy is squirming around nicely.
Kritzkiy with shots to the head and body - Russkiy looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sev Kritzkiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sev Kritzkiy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kritzkiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kritzkiy lands an uppercut.
Russkiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kritzkiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russkiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kritzkiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kritzkiy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russkiy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sev Kritzkiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kritzkiy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Russkiy walks away with a smile on his face. Kritzkiy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Russkiy does no damage.
Russkiy looks to throw the jab but Kritzkiy is out of range.
Kritzkiy dodges the punch combination from Russkiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kritzkiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russkiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russkiy connects with the punch.
Russkiy misses with the combination.
Russkiy throws a body punch but Kritzkiy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russkiy throws a series of punches but Kritzkiy avoids them all with ease.
Russkiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kritzkiy momentarily.
Russkiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Russkiy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kritzkiy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Russkiy misses.
Russkiy throws a right hand that Kritzkiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kritzkiy also avoids with ease.
Russkiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russkiy misses with a two punch combination.
Russkiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russkiy misses with a two punch combination.
Kritzkiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russkiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Russkiy lands a really nice looking cross but Kritzkiy seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russkiy.
Russkiy walks into a jab.
Kritzkiy defending well as Russkiy loads up on a big left hand.
Kritzkiy slips a jab and a cross from Russkiy.
Kritzkiy has closed the distance and engaged Russkiy in a clinch.
Kritzkiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russkiy misses the shot to the body.
Kritzkiy rushes Russkiy and presses him up against the cage.
Kritzkiy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russkiy prevents it.
Kritzkiy pulls guard.
Russkiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Russkiy throws and elbow that misses. Kritzkiy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russkiy's guard. Nice move by Kritzkiy!
Kritzkiy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Russkiy wants to sweep here but Kritzkiy controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Russkiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kritzkiy controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Russkiy holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Russkiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russkiy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Russkiy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Johansonsenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansonsenson comes into the arena with Boys on Pills - Wes dr Tüfu nid gäb.. 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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210 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Johansonsenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansonsenson tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Johansonsenson with that takedown attempt.
Johansonsenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Johansonsenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Johansonsenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansonsenson shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Jason Johansonsenson has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johansonsenson.
Johansonsenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson misses with a hook.
Johansonsenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Johansonsenson closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Johansonsenson pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansonsenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansonsenson slips a jab from Henderson.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansonsenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Johansonsenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johansonsenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Johansonsenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson throws a hook but Johansonsenson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Johansonsenson with that takedown attempt.
Henderson cracks Johansonsenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Johansonsenson's ribs.
Henderson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Johansonsenson is out on his feet! Henderson sets himself and nearly takes Johansonsenson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Jebic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Go comes to the cage accompanied by Paul Okenfield - Ready Steady Go. Jebic has chosen hardcore vibes as his entrance music. Ready Go has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ready Go!
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, Ivan Jebic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Go moves into range and clinches up with Jebic.
Go creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jebic's defenses.
Jebic misses with some punches.
Go creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jebic's defenses.
It looks like Ivan Jebic has been cut.
Jebic jumps guard but Go stands there with Jebic around his waist. Jebic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jebic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Go as Jebic shoots in.
Ready Go has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jebic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Go.
Jebic looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Go throws a sloppy head kick and Jebic moves out of range easily.
Go feints a jab and as Jebic dips his head, Go unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Jebic right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Jebic falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Go smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ready Go!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kuritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branko Dalibor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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300 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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Kuritz!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalibor tries to clinch up.
Kuritz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuritz looks for a takedown but Dalibor sprawls well.
Dalibor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalibor tries to clinch up.
Kuritz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branko Dalibor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kuritz.
Dalibor slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuritz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuritz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dalibor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuritz tries for a takedown but Dalibor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalibor moves into the clinch.
Kuritz can't get the takedown.
Dalibor keeps control of Kuritz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dalibor prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuritz lands a takedown into guard.
Kuritz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuritz looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalibor wants to stand up but Kuritz is controlling him.
Dalibor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kuritz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kuritz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalibor but Dalibor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalibor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalibor fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuritz.
Dalibor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalibor is looking to clinch.
Dalibor tries to clinch up but Kuritz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuritz tries for a takedown but Dalibor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuritz keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalibor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor wants to clinch.
Kuritz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalibor as he jumps to the side.
Dalibor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz is having none of it.
Kuritz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalibor but Dalibor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalibor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalibor darts in and clinches Kuritz up against the cage.
Kuritz looking for a takedown.
Kuritz tries to circle away but Dalibor has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuritz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dalibor prevents it.
Kuritz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalibor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuritz has Dalibor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalibor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dalibor manages to break the clinch.
Dalibor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuritz. Kuritz gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalibor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalibor clinches.
Dalibor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalibor clinches up with Kuritz and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuritz can't break the clinch.
Kuritz looking for a takedown.
Kuritz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalibor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalibor breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz is having none of it.
Kuritz keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalibor tries to clinch up.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuritz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalibor tries to avoid it but Kuritz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalibor to the ground. Dalibor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalibor wants to clinch up but Kuritz keeps it at a distance.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz is having none of it.
Kuritz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalibor circles away.
Branko Dalibor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuritz misses with a takedown attempt - Dalibor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuritz is defended easily by Dalibor.
Dalibor is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Dalibor dominated that round.
That's time! Dalibor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dalibor is looking to clinch.
Kuritz shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalibor sprawls well. He's pushed Kuritz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalibor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalibor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalibor stuffs the takedown.
Kuritz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalibor.
Kuritz shoots in for a takedown but Dalibor shows good takedown defense.
Branko Dalibor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kuritz.
Kuritz shoots in for a takedown but Dalibor shows good takedown defense.
Dalibor wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuritz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dalibor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalibor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuritz misses with a takedown attempt - Dalibor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuritz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz is having none of it.
Dalibor moves in looking to clinch but Kuritz pushes him off.
Kuritz shoots in but Dalibor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuritz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalibor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuritz goes for a takedown attempt but Dalibor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dalibor tries to clinch up.
Dalibor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalibor tries to clinch up.
Dalibor stuffs the takedown.
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.
Kuritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalibor.
Kuritz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuritz looks for a takedown but Dalibor sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalibor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dalibor is looking to clinch.
Kyle Kuritz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz moves out of range.
Kuritz shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalibor tries to sprawl out of it but Kuritz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalibor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dalibor is looking to clinch.
Dalibor has closed the distance and engaged Kuritz in a clinch.
Kuritz is working for takedown but Dalibor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalibor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalibor.
Dalibor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuritz circles away.
Dalibor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuritz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalibor tries to avoid it but Kuritz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalibor to the ground. Dalibor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuritz.
Dalibor stuffs the takedown.
Dalibor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuritz circles away.
Kuritz shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalibor sprawls well. He's pushed Kuritz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalibor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuritz.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz moves out of range.
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.
Dalibor tries to clinch up.
Kuritz shoots for a takedown but Dalibor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalibor drives through and clinches with Kuritz against the cage.
Dalibor breaks from the clinch.
Dalibor tries to clinch up but Kuritz circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalibor forces Kuritz back against the cage and clinches.
Dalibor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalibor has closed the distance and engaged Kuritz in a clinch.
Dalibor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyle Kuritz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuritz keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Dalibor. No joy for Kuritz on that attempt.
Kuritz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuritz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalibor tries to clinch up but Kuritz circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalibor moves in looking to clinch but Kuritz pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Dalibor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuritz.
Kuritz shoots in but Dalibor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dalibor wants to clinch.
Kuritz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalibor pinned against the cage. Dalibor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko Dalibor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kuritz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalibor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalibor.
Kuritz tries to keep at a distance but Dalibor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dalibor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuritz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalibor wants to clinch.
Kuritz shoots for a takedown but Dalibor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalibor is looking to clinch but Kuritz is avoiding it.
Dalibor moves in looking to clinch but Kuritz pushes him off.
Dalibor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuritz dives in and grabs Dalibor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalibor pushes down on Kuritz's head and hops out.
Dalibor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuritz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalibor circles away.
Kuritz shoots in and drives through. Dalibor sprawls well.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz is having none of it.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuritz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuritz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalibor as he jumps to the side.
Branko Dalibor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalibor wants to clinch up but Kuritz keeps it at a distance.
Kuritz misses with a takedown attempt - Dalibor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dalibor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dalibor manages to break the clinch.
Dalibor clinches.
Kuritz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dalibor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz is having none of it.
Dalibor is looking to clinch.
Kuritz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalibor as he avoids it easily.
Kuritz shoots in but Dalibor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuritz shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalibor sprawls well. He's pushed Kuritz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalibor is looking to clinch but Kuritz is avoiding it.
Dalibor clinches with his opponent.
Dalibor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuritz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dalibor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dalibor breaks from the clinch.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz moves out of range.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalibor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dalibor breaks the clinch.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor forces Kuritz back against the cage and clinches.
Kuritz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dalibor prevents it.
Dalibor gets underhooks to prevent Kuritz's takedown attempt.
Dalibor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalibor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalibor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuritz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalibor tries to avoid it but Kuritz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalibor to the ground. Dalibor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalibor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuritz, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuritz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dalibor just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuritz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuritz goes for a takedown attempt but Dalibor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Kuritz moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branko Dalibor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalibor, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branko Dalibor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Zirkhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deki Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Zirkhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deki Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Zirkhov avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Stankovic finds it's target.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Stankovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zirkhov dodges the punch combination from Stankovic.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zirkhov.
Zirkhov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stankovic is trying to control Zirkhov's posture but Zirkhov avoids it.
Stankovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stankovic isn't going anywhere.
Zirkhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Stankovic is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic is trying to buck Zirkhov off.
Zirkhov trying to control the action but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet.
Zirkhov tries to advance to mount but Stankovic denies him.
Zirkhov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stankovic!
Stankovic is looking to improve his position but Zirkhov isn't that keen on the idea.
Zirkhov has control of Stankovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stankovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stankovic can't escape the position.
That's two 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.
Zirkhov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stankovic is holding on tight.
Stankovic is trying to stand up.
Stankovic can't escape the position.
Zirkhov trying to control but Stankovic is having none of it.
Zirkhov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stankovic is surviving well by controlling Zirkhov's body position as best he can.
Stankovic is trying to stand but he's just given Zirkhov his back.
Zirkhov tries to get the hooks in deep but Stankovic pushed the leg off.
Stankovic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zirkhov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stankovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zirkhov.
Stankovic is in bad spot here.
Stankovic trying to get back to his feet but Zirkhov is in full control for now.
Zirkhov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zirkhov is looking to control Stankovic but Stankovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zirkhov controlling well, preventing Stankovic from escaping the position.
Zirkhov wants to control but Stankovic is keeping busy.
Zirkhov looking to break Stankovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stankovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zirkhov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stankovic has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zirkhov.
Zirkhov punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zirkhov is trying to stick to Stankovic's back but Stankovic is turning into Zirkhov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zirkhov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stankovic.
Zirkhov looking to control.
Zirkhov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stankovic.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stankovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zirkhov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stankovic misses with a straight left.
Stankovic tries to bum rush Zirkhov with a series of wild strikes but Zirkhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zirkhov scores a takedown into full mount!
Zirkhov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stankovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Zirkhov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stankovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Zirkhov. Zirkhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Stankovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Zirkhov's head but Zirkhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Zirkhov slips the punch.
Zirkhov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stankovic is trying to defend but Zirkhov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stankovic is trying to stand up here but Zirkhov is controlling him well.
Zirkhov seems to be working for a kimura but Stankovic defends the submission attempt.
Stankovic is looking to improve his position.
Stankovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic won't allow Zirkhov to pass to mount.
Stankovic is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Zirkhov avoids nicely.
Zirkhov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zirkhov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stankovic!
Stankovic tries to hold on but Zirkhov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic working to try and regain half guard.
Zirkhov wants to take Stankovic's back here but Stankovic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zirkhov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stankovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Zirkhov wants to control but instead Stankovic manages to regain half guard.
Stankovic wants to get back to full guard.
Stankovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stankovic working a defensive guard here.
Zirkhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zirkhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stankovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zirkhov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zirkhov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stankovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stankovic is trying to stand back up but Zirkhov is controlling him
Stankovic is pressing down on Zirkhov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet but Zirkhov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stankovic is breathing heavily.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zirkhov manages to pass to side control.
Zirkhov trying to mount his opponent but Stankovic defends it.
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.
Zirkhov not doing much here.
Stankovic is trying to stand back up but Zirkhov is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Zirkhov ducks down to avoid it.
Zirkhov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stankovic but Stankovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Zirkhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stankovic looks to throw the jab but Zirkhov is out of range.
Zirkhov defending well as Stankovic loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Zirkhov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stankovic throws a lazy right hand but Zirkhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stankovic throws the left hand but Zirkhov avoids the punch easily.
Zirkhov slips under a jab.
Zirkhov shoots in and bounces Stankovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zirkhov wants to pass the guard but Stankovic is keeping the position.
Zirkhov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkhov thows a big elbow that misses.
Stankovic pulls Zirkhov in close to prevent any damage.
Zirkhov prevents Stankovic from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic keeping moving, preventing Zirkhov from controlling successfully.
Stankovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zirkhov pushes Stankovic off and gets back to his feet.
Stankovic misses with a hook. Zirkhov ducked under it nicely.
Deki Stankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkhov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zirkhov keeps control of Stankovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stankovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkhov slips a jab and a cross from Stankovic.
Zirkhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zirkhov.
Stankovic cracks Zirkhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Zirkhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zirkhov scores with a takedown into Stankovic's guard.
Zirkhov wants to pass the guard but Stankovic is keeping the position.
Stankovic keeping moving, preventing Zirkhov from controlling successfully.
Zirkhov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stankovic tries to buck Zirkhov off but Zirkhov is having none of it.
Zirkhov is looking to take a break and control but Stankovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zirkhov advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic stops Zirkhov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zirkhov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stankovic has given up his back here. Will Zirkhov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Stankovic fending off the submission attempt from Zirkhov.
Stankovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stankovic trying to control the action but Zirkhov just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stankovic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Zirkhov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stankovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stankovic trying to control the hands but Zirkhov breaks the grip.
Zirkhov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stankovic controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Zirkhov not allowing Stankovic to control his hands.
Deki Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stankovic holding both Zirkhov 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Zirkhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zirkhov, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Zirkhov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between HB Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Klebanov's choice of entrance music: Your Worst Nightmare. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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23
166 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, HB Pencil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Klebanov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil fails with the takedown.
Klebanov instigates a clinch.
Pencil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pencil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Klebanov uses from the top position.
Klebanov won't allow Pencil to get back to his feet.
Klebanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil working a defensive guard here.
Klebanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pencil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klebanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pencil is wriggling around but Klebanov manages to pass to half guard.
Klebanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Klebanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pencil tries to reverse the position but Klebanov maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pencil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pencil is desperately trying to improve his position but Klebanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Klebanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pencil looks to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Klebanov misses the shot to the body.
Pencil wants to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Klebanov is looking to clinch.
Klebanov moves into the clinch.
Klebanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pencil's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pencil looking to slow down the pace here.
Pencil wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil stalling in the clinch but Klebanov improves position.
Klebanov keeps control of Pencil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klebanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pencil or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil blocks a body shot from Klebanov.
Pencil blocks a body shot from Klebanov.
Pencil is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pencil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klebanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klebanov lands a body punch.
Pencil can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HB Pencil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pencil has Klebanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klebanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pencil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klebanov smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klebanov. Pencil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klebanov throws a body punch but Pencil moves out of range.
Klebanov gets caught flat footed, as Pencil shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pencil postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klebanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pencil, into his guard.
Klebanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pencil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klebanov controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pencil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Klebanov is looking to clinch.
Klebanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pencil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klebanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klebanov takes a swing at Pencil's ribcage but misses.
Klebanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pencil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klebanov counters by clinching up.
Klebanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pencil tries to stall but Klebanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klebanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klebanov tries to throw a body punch but Pencil avoids it by throwing Klebanov back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pencil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov tries to work over Pencil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pencil wants a takedown but no success here.
Klebanov misses with a punch to the body.
Klebanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Klebanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pencil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HB Pencil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pencil wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HB Pencil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pencil tries to break free but Klebanov pushes him back against the cage.
Pencil is trying to drag Klebanov to the mat but Klebanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pencil blocks a body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov pushes Pencil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pencil looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pencil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Klebanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pencil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Klebanov.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
Klebanov tries to throw a body punch but Pencil avoids it by throwing Klebanov back against the cage.
Klebanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Klebanov tries to work over Pencil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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.
Klebanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klebanov misses with a punch to the body.
Pencil has a couple of punches blocked by Klebanov.
Klebanov gets underhooks to prevent Pencil's takedown attempt.
Klebanov working aggressively here.
Pencil looking to stall.
Klebanov cracks Pencil with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klebanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pencil works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pencil trying to control the position from guard on top but Klebanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Klebanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klebanov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Klebanov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Oleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
150 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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20
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Oleg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleg leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oleg looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Oleg misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Oleg.
Oleg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oleg is just out of range.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oleg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Oleg misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oleg's knee momentarily.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Oleg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Oleg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oleg needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oleg misses with a wild body shot.
Viktor Oleg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kirill Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oleg throws out the jab.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oleg.
A jab from Oleg misses.
Petrov cracks Oleg with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Oleg misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Oleg fights it but they end up in guard.
Petrov prevents Oleg from getting back to his feet.
Petrov pushing down on Oleg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oleg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
Oleg wants to stand back up but Petrov manages to pass into side control.
Oleg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Petrov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oleg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands an elbow.
Petrov scoring with punches from side control.
Petrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sloppy strikes there by Petrov.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oleg wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oleg keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oleg wants to get back to his feet but Petrov drags him back down.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oleg throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oleg.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Oleg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov tests Oleg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov cracks Oleg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov tries to bum rush Oleg with a series of wild strikes but Oleg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viktor Oleg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oleg slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oleg on the side of the head.
Oleg takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Oleg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Oleg blocks a jab.
Petrov gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Petrov.
Petrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oleg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov cracks Oleg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Petrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Oleg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oleg just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Viktor Oleg 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.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Oleg as Petrov shoots in.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Oleg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Oleg.
Oleg misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrov.
Oleg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov stops Oleg from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oleg wriggles free and stands up.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Oleg moves his leg out of the way.
Oleg moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viktor Oleg is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Oleg saw that one coming.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oleg misses with a body shot.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirill Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleg defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov slips a straight right by Oleg.
Oleg misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Oleg was not able to check.
Oleg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Oleg counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a hook. Oleg ducked under it nicely.
Oleg missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oleg looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Oleg moves out of range.
Oleg throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Oleg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Oleg is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slow jab from Oleg misses its intended target.
Oleg gets caught flat footed, as Petrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oleg wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him.
Oleg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Petrov manages to pass to side control.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Oleg won't allow it.
Petrov throwing shots but Oleg is blocking nicely.
Oleg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oleg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Oleg misses
and Petrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Oleg wants to get back to his feet but Petrov passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oleg is trying to escape back to his feet but Petrov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oleg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oleg tries to escape but Petrov is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oleg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Oleg looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Oleg looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oleg tries to escape but Petrov is in control.
Kirill Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov trying to control the action but Oleg is working from the bottom.
Petrov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petrov tries to score with some ground and pound. Oleg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Petrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oleg, who protects the arm well.
Oleg is trying to buck Petrov off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oleg swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Oleg.
Petrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Oleg counters with a left to the body.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Oleg avoids nicely.
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oleg pushes Petrov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleg misses the jab.
Petrov shoots and misses
letting Oleg counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Oleg misses the target.
Oleg looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov misses the jab.
Oleg throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oleg momentarily.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oleg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Oleg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viktor Oleg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
Oleg checks a low kick from Petrov.
Oleg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Oleg.
Oleg slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oleg looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov thows a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Oleg just misses with a punch to the body.
Oleg throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oleg looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov misses with a double jab
enabling Oleg to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Oleg circles away easily
and Oleg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fails with the takedown
letting Oleg counter with a right hand.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Oleg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov moves out of range as Oleg strikes.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oleg was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab when Oleg was well out of range.
Oleg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Oleg misses.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Oleg misses the target.
Petrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oleg did well to prevent Petrov getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleg pushes Petrov off and gets back to his feet.
Oleg looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Oleg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oleg 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Viktor Oleg!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daanish Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Ocho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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306 lbs
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24
300 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daanish Hussain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Ocho!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocho tries to keep at a distance but Hussain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussain lands a body punch.
Come on Hussain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hussain lands a shot to the body.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Hussain.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho.
Hussain presses Ocho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ocho looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain lands with a good body shot.
Hussain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hussain lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Hussain.
Hussain lands an uppercut.
Hussain is struggling to control the position.
Hussain lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain darts in and clinches Ocho up against the cage.
Hussain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Ocho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Numero Ocho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hussain.
Hussain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ocho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussain wants it to stay on the feet.
Hussain feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ocho sprawling to the canvas! Ocho rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hussain finish him?!
It looks like Numero Ocho has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain throws a right hand that Ocho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocho also avoids with ease.
Hussain moves into range and clinches up with Ocho.
Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hussain.
Ocho takes a shot to the head.
Hussain landing knees to the body.
Hussain lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hussain - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Hussain.
Hussain controlling the action here for a moment.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
Hussain lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hussain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Hussain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hussain has Ocho pressed against the cage.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hussain.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
Good body shot from Hussain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hussain lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ocho jumps into guard, dragging Hussain to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocho thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocho trying to strike off his back.
Ocho has a closed guard, preventing Hussain from standing up.
Hussain stands up from Ocho's guard - Hussain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hussain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hussain lands a shot to the body.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussain works on Ocho's body with a couple of short punches.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hussain stalling.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hussain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ocho fails with a takedown attempt.
Ocho shoots for a takedown but Hussain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Hussain misses.
Ocho avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Ocho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussain finds it's way round the side to connect with Ocho's head.
Hussain stuffs the takedown.
Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho.
Hussain thuds his right hand into Ocho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussain has closed the distance and engaged Ocho in a clinch.
Hussain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hussain lands a left hand.
Ocho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hussain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ocho or not.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hussain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hussain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussain is struggling to control the position.
Hussain lands a left hand.
Hussain lands a shot to the body.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain.
A right hook to the body lands for Hussain.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ocho takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hussain.
Daanish Hussain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ocho takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Hussain.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussain lands a shot to the body.
Hussain leaning against his opponent.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank.
Hussain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ocho up against the cage.
Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ocho takes a shot to the head.
Ocho takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hussain stalling against the cage.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hussain.
Ocho takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Daanish Hussain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain looks to land a combination but Ocho avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Hussain. No joy for Ocho on that attempt.
Hussain has closed the distance and engaged Ocho in a clinch.
Hussain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ocho fails to pull guard.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocho can do to turn this around?
Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Hussain to work.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hussain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hussain.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hussain as the two fighters clinch.
Hussain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Hussain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ocho being controlled against the cage.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hussain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hussain swings wildly with an uppercut but Ocho uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hussain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ocho fails to pull guard.
Hussain controlling the action here for a moment.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho.
Ocho takes an elbow to the temple.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
Ocho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Hussain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hussain as the two fighters clinch.
Hussain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hussain cracks Ocho with a nice body shot.
Hussain lands a body shot.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain is working Ocho over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hussain presses Ocho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain lands a body punch.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hussain lands an elbow just above Ocho 's eye.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands a right hand.
Ocho takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Hussain.
A short uppercut from Hussain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain.
Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
Hussain taking a breather.
Hussain lands a body shot.
Hussain stalling the fight.
Hussain lands a shot to the body.
Hussain cracks Ocho with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hussain.
Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hussain for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain controlling the action here for a moment.
Ocho fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
A short uppercut from Hussain.
Hussain lands with a short shot to the head.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain.
Hussain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
Hussain has Ocho pressed against the cage.
Hussain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hussain.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ocho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike.
Ocho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hussain walks away with a smile on his face. Ocho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ocho tries for a takedown but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hussain rushes Ocho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hussain as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ocho pulls guard effortlessly.
Ocho is working an open guard so Hussain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Daanish Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain works Ocho's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Ocho with that takedown attempt.
Hussain lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain instigates a clinch.
Hussain cracks Ocho with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Hussain.
A short right from Hussain.
Hussain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut.
That's time! Hussain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ocho tries to keep at a distance but Hussain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hussain tries to stall but Ocho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Ocho shoots in but Hussain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ocho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho.
Hussain lands with a nice combination. Ocho backs away looking to recover.
Hussain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain is working Ocho over against the cage.
Hussain lands with a short shot to the head.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussain works on Ocho's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain lands a left hand.
Ocho is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hussain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hussain.
Hussain lands a shot to the body.
Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ocho's face.
Hussain has Ocho pushed against the cage.
Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussain leaning against his opponent.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank.
Hussain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hussain works on Ocho's body with a couple of short punches.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Hussain.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain tries a knee to the head but Ocho blocks it.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hussain avoiding damage.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
Hussain is looking to control Ocho's arms but Ocho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussain has his back to the cage.
Hussain looking to throw knees to the head but Ocho is blocking nicely.
Hussain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
Ocho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hussain uses from the top position.
Hussain stands up and waves to Ocho to follow him.
Ocho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussain swivels and escapes.
Hussain moves into the clinch.
Hussain lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ocho or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands a nice elbow.
Hussain is leaning against Ocho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Hussain.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank.
Hussain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hussain lands a hook that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank.
Hussain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ochos head.
Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hussain is leaning against Ocho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hussain is working Ocho over against the cage.
Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain.
Hussain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ocho fails to pull guard.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hussain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ocho jumps guard and drags Hussain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hussain wants to stand but Ocho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ocho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussain slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ocho.
Ocho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hussain escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hussain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hussain stalling the fight.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ocho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain had his way with Numero Ocho in that round.
The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho.
Hussain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ocho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain.
Hussain is working Ocho over against the cage.
Hussain lands a right hand.
Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ocho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho.
Hussain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hussain lands a nice knee to the body.
Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain has Ocho pushed against the cage.
Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hussain lands a damaging elbow.
Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho.
Still in the clinch, Hussain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ocho fails to pull guard.
Hussain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hussain.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain lands a body shot.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank.
Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussain lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Hussain.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hussain cracks Ocho with a nice body shot.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ocho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain stalls.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hussain landing knees to the body.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hussain clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Hussain lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daanish Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Ocho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hussain digs a good body shot into Ocho's ribs.
Hussain closes the distance and pushes Ocho back into the cage.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Ocho shoots in but Hussain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hussain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain has Ocho pressed against the cage.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain is stalling here.
Ocho fails to pull guard.
Ocho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hussain walks away with a smile on his face. Ocho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ocho shoots in for a takedown but Hussain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hussain closes the distance and pushes Ocho back into the cage.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Numero Ocho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussain misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daanish Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:40
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:40
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daanish Hussain!
Daanish Hussain is the new super heavyweight champion!
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