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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Narkun (ranked 8581 p4p, 751 weight class) and Stephone Currey (ranked 8380 p4p, 747 weight class). Currey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fuck Bron Bron kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregor Narkun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephone Currey!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Currey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Narkun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Currey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Narkun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Currey throws a shot to the body.
Currey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Narkun throws a sloppy head kick and Currey moves out of range easily.
Currey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Currey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Narkun's waist but Narkun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Currey off to one side.
Currey scores with a jab.
Currey lands with a hook. Narkun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Currey lands with an uppercut that bounces Narkun off the cage and back into range.
Currey lands the left hand.
Narkun shoots for a takedown but Currey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Currey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Currey swinging wildly here.
Narkun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Currey sprawls and moves away.
Currey misses with a double jab
and Narkun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currey tries to roll over but Narkun keeps him under control.
Currey is looking to control Narkun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Currey avoid being mounted?
Narkun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Currey tries to get to full guard but Narkun has control of the leg.
Narkun slows the pace down in half guard.
Currey is trying to stand up here but Narkun is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Narkun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Currey throws a nice head kick!
Currey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Currey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Currey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Currey misses with a left hand
and Narkun counters with a single leg into guard. Currey didn't expect that.
Currey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Narkun controls the pace.
Currey looks winded!
Narkun won't allow Currey to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narkun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Narkun postures up.
Narkun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Narkun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Narkun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Narkun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Narkun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narkun advances position into side control!
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.
Narkun slows the pace down.
Narkun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Narkun stands up and beckons Currey to his feet.
Narkun tries for a takedown but Currey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Narkun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narkun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Currey's guard.
Narkun stands and steps away. Currey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Currey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Narkun has a takedown stuffed.
Narkun gets a double leg takedown into Currey's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephone Currey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Currey lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Currey there.
Narkun avoids a kick to the body.
Stephone Currey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Currey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Currey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Currey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Narkun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Narkun.
Narkun prevents Currey from getting back to his feet.
Currey working for submissions but it's allowed Narkun to get to half guard.
Narkun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Currey is breathing heavily.
Narkun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Narkun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currey won't allow Narkun to pass to mount.
Currey is trying to control but can't.
Currey wants to get back to full guard.
Currey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Narkun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Currey wants to get back to his feet.
Narkun throwing shots but Currey is blocking nicely.
Well, if Narkun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Currey throws a lazy right hand but Narkun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Currey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Narkun's calf.
Currey connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currey throws a hook but Narkun blocks it.
Currey throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Currey misses.
Narkun lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Narkun shoots in for a takedown but Currey shows good takedown defense.
Currey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narkun manages to avoid it.
Currey moves away from the strike by Narkun.
Narkun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Currey defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Currey.
Narkun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Narkun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Currey.
Narkun throws a head kick but Currey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Currey.
Narkun throws a sloppy body shot
and Currey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narkun dives in for a single leg takedown but Currey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Narkun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narkun gets a double leg takedown into Currey's guard.
Gregor Narkun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Currey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Narkun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Narkun throwing strikes from guard but Currey blocks nicely.
Currey is looking to stand up but Narkun isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currey is looking to stand back up but Narkun counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Currey.
Narkun stops Currey from getting back to his feet.
Narkun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Currey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Currey.
Narkun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephone Currey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Currey ducks under a wild hook from Narkun.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Currey! But no joy.
Currey stuns Narkun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narkun clinches.
Narkun is trying to pull guard but Currey has him pressed against the cage.
Currey goes for a takedown attempt but Narkun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Currey.
Narkun blocks a jab.
Currey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currey tries to keep at a distance but Narkun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Currey has a couple of punches blocked by Narkun.
Currey lands a knee to the body.
Currey is trying to break the clinch but Narkun is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narkun lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Currey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Narkun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Narkun prevents Currey from improving his position.
Currey is trying to stand back up but Narkun is controlling him
Currey tries to roll over but Narkun keeps him under control.
Currey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Narkun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Currey defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currey missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Narkun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currey throws a right hand that Narkun ducks under and follows up with a left that Narkun also avoids with ease.
Currey throws a jab but it's blocked by Narkun.
Narkun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Currey controls Narkun momentarily but Narkun frees himself.
Narkun stays in close to Currey's body and controls the position.
Narkun is pushing down on Currey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Currey is fighting to maintain full guard but Narkun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Narkun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narkun working over Currey with some ground and pound. Currey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Narkun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Narkun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Narkun is looking for a kimura but Currey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Narkun to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Narkun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Currey 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephone Currey!
A victorious Stephone Currey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 7926 p4p, 529 weight class) and Sergei Smirnov (ranked 4786 p4p, 395 weight class). Ivan Volkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smirnov is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Smirnov circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smirnov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smirnov slips a nice elbow through Volkov's hands, connecting with Volkov's forehead.
Volkov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smirnov.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Smirnov tries to pass.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Volkov wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Smirnov works over Volkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Smirnov postures up and lands a big shot to Volkov's brow.
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smirnov chips away with some ground and pound.
Smirnov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Smirnov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smirnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Volkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Volkov taking a bit of punishment here - Smirnov scoring with strikes.
Smirnov working the head with strikes.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Volkov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smirnov connects with a decent elbow.
Smirnov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov cracks Volkov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Volkov prevents Smirnov from moving into mount.
Smirnov working the ground and pound.
Smirnov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Volkov is rocked!
Smirnov lands a strong strike to the head of Volkov. That's dazed him! Smirnov looking to finish here. Volkov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Smirnov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Smirnov!
Sergei Smirnov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Craig (ranked 4128 p4p, 412 weight class) and Temirlan Ashimov (ranked 3362 p4p, 351 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ashimov's choice of entrance music: System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Craig!
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, Temirlan Ashimov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craig tries to move into range but Ashimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Ashimov.
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ashimov wants to take the fight to the mat but Craig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig stalls.
A short right from Craig on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashimov backwards.
Craig gets underhooks to prevent Ashimov's takedown attempt.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ashimov wants the takedown. Craig is fighting it off but Ashimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Craig's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashimov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashimov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ashimov postures up in Craig's guard and throws a big left but Craig blocks it.
Ashimov wants to pass the guard but Craig is keeping the position.
Ashimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashimov postures up and lands a big shot to Craig's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashimov controls the pace.
Ashimov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ashimov is looking to work some ground and pound but Craig has wrist control.
Ashimov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Craig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Craig tries to get out of the position.
Ashimov stands and throws Craig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashimov is working Craig over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ashimov misses with the ground and pound.
Ashimov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashimov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Craig has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ashimov but great work by Craig.
Ashimov isn't going anywhere.
Ashimov is looking for a sweep.
Ashimov manages to get back to half guard.
Ashimov wants to improve his position but Craig is controlling well.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashimov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ashimov gets full guard.
Ashimov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Craig wants to stand but Ashimov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ashimov trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temirlan Ashimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashimov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Craig with a body shot.
Ashimov lands with a straight right. Craig didn't see that one coming.
Ashimov misses the body punch
and Craig counters with a nice uppercut.
Craig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Malcolm Craig has been cut.
Ashimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Craig at a distance.
Ashimov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Craig throws a right hand that misses
and Ashimov counters with a left to the body.
Craig misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temirlan Ashimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craig throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashimov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig wants to clinch but Ashimov slips to the side
and Ashimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craig wants to clinch up but Ashimov keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig wants to clinch.
Craig tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Ashimov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Craig gets a clinch.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Craig takes one to the chin there.
Craig drives through and clinches with Ashimov against the cage.
Ashimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig is pushing Ashimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Ashimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ashimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashimov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Ashimov back against the cage.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ashimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig scores with a body shot.
Ashimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Craig under the eye.
Craig wants to clinch but Ashimov slips to the side
and Craig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Craig forces Ashimov back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ashimov.
Ashimov is trying to maintain a safe position but Craig gets an underhook and turns Ashimov into the cage.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Craig after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Craig.
Ashimov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Ashimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Craig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ashimov can't get the takedown.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Ashimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Ashimov's head.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashimov or not.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Craig.
Craig is leaning against Ashimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Craig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Craig moves into the clinch successfully.
Ashimov working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ashimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashimov up against the cage.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashimov.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Ashimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig gets underhooks to prevent Ashimov's takedown attempt.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ashimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov can't get the takedown.
Ashimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Ashimov is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashimov.
Ashimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ashimov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashimov.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Ashimov can't break the clinch.
Ashimov is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Craig.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ashimov blocks an uppercut.
Ashimov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashimov looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Craig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig lands a body punch.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ashimov takes a shot to the head.
Ashimov wants the takedown. Craig is fighting it off but Ashimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Craig's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ashimov is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig has his hands clasped together around Ashimov's back. He's all about the action.
Ashimov not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craig 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malcolm Craig!
Malcolm Craig took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomy Di Pietro (ranked 2049 p4p, 303 weight class) and Lando Nallo (ranked 3235 p4p, 436 weight class). Nallo has chosen Fort Battle - Trevor Jones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tomy Di Pietro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomy Di Pietro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lando Nallo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Pietro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nallo's calf.
Nallo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nallo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Di Pietro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nallo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nallo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Di Pietro struggling a bit here.
Nallo trying to control the position but Di Pietro is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nallo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Di Pietro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nallo wants to control but Di Pietro is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nallo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Di Pietro tries to bench press Nallo off him but Nallo keeps the position.
Di Pietro is trying to control Nallo's posture but Nallo avoids it.
Di Pietro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nallo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nallo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nallo tries to move to mount but Di Pietro blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nallo has an Americana. Di Pietro didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nallo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nallo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lando Nallo!
Lando Nallo is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lando Nallo made sure he mentioned Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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