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QFC Tournament 989 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alyson Ferreu (ranked 5185 p4p, 4808 weight class) and Kai Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alyson Ferreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kai Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreu swinging wildly here.
Ferreu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferreu duly obliges.
Alyson Ferreu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ferreu won't allow it.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Ferreu to the mat.
Ferreu wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pulling down on Ferreu's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferreu, at least for the moment.
Johnson has his feet on Ferreu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferreu, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferreu smiles and moves away.
Ferreu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Ferreu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Nice shot lands for Ferreu.
Ferreu lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alyson Ferreu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreu tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Ferreu lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alyson Ferreu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Ferreu.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Ferreu sprawls well.
Ferreu clinches.
Ferreu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreu.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ferreu won't allow it.
Ferreu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreu just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferreu walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferreu lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferreu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreu.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Ferreu keeps it at a distance.
Ferreu jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Ferreu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferreu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ferreu.
Ferreu forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alyson Ferreu dominated that round.
That's time! Ferreu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferreu looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Ferreu feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Ferreu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferreu cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreu's waist but Ferreu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreu scores with a three punch combo!
Ferreu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Ferreu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreu.
Ferreu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreu throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Ferreu is avoiding it.
It looked like Ferreu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Alyson Ferreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ferreu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferreu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Ferreu.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ferreu moves out of range.
Alyson Ferreu is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferreu avoids it really well and circles away.
Alyson Ferreu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Johnson.
Ferreu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreu avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson letting Ferreu take a breather here.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Ferreu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferreu wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ferreu lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Ferreu rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreu pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferreu to keep the fight standing.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferreu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Ferreu stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferreu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferreu is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Ferreu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreu struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Ferreu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is trying to drag Ferreu to the mat but Ferreu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferreu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Ferreu.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ferreu.
Ferreu avoiding damage.
Ferreu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferreu is keeping busy.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferreu cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alyson Ferreu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ferreu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferreu checks a leg kick.
Ferreu wants to clinch.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Ferreu's guard.
Johnson is standing up over Ferreu. Ferreu looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control but Ferreu is keeping him busy.
Johnson decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreu lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Ferreu keeps it at a distance.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferreu rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreu stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Alyson Ferreu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ferreu holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ferreu has him pressed against the cage.
Alyson Ferreu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Johnson.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreu wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson stays in close to Ferreu's body and controls the position.
Ferreu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Ferreu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson gets to his feet - Ferreu follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreu throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick but Ferreu moves out of range.
Ferreu moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreu scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ferreu gets a clinch.
Ferreu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferreu smiles and moves away.
Ferreu jabs at Johnson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferreu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson pulls guard.
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!
Ferreu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson pulls Ferreu in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferreu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferreu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kai Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alyson Ferreu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alyson Ferreu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreu, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Alyson Ferreu!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Alyson Ferreu!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Alyson Ferreu!
Alyson Ferreu wins by unanimous decision!
Alyson Ferreu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Johnson (ranked 4858 p4p, 2943 weight class) and Callum Dent (ranked 565 p4p, 156 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Tyron Woodley . Dent is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Funk #49. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Callum Dent!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Dent isn't so interested in that idea.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dent tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Dent controlling him for the moment.
Dent drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Dent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Dent postures up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dent on the ground.
Dent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dent stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson . No joy for Dent on that attempt.
Dent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dent is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Callum Dent!
Post fight, Callum Dent took to the microphone: 'First win in MMA, feels great. Glad my family came to watch me.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yerassyl Kazhenov (ranked 4816 p4p, 4881 weight class) and Stanky Ban (ranked 0 p4p, 540 weight class). Ban has chosen Rick roll as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yerassyl Kazhenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanky Ban!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban blocks a head kick by Kazhenov.
Ban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazhenov's head.
Ban bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazhenov's head backwards.
Kazhenov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ban napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kazhenov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kazhenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ban circles away.
Kazhenov misses the shot to the body.
Kazhenov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ban on his heels. He'll look to pass Ban's guard now, I'm sure.
Ban wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kazhenov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ban dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanky Ban!
Stanky Ban got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Arthur (ranked 4799 p4p, 5135 weight class) and Eduardo Jkristof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Arthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduardo Jkristof!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jkristof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jkristof stalks Arthur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arthur's face. Arthur staggers backwards, shaken.
Arthur connects with a single shot there.
Jkristof walks into a straight right hand from Arthur.
Arthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jkristof.
Jkristof shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arthur but Arthur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jkristof gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arthur.
Jkristof tries to clinch up.
Jkristof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jkristof closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jkristof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arthur is working Jkristof over against the cage.
Arthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jkristof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur is pushing Jkristof up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arthur lands a left hand.
Arthur has Jkristof pressed against the cage, preventing Jkristof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arthur.
Jkristof is trying to pull guard but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
King Arthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Jkristof.
Jkristof slows down the pace here.
Arthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jkristof.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jkristof's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arthur taking a breather.
Arthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jkristof backwards.
Jkristof is trying to break free.
Arthur is leaning against Jkristof and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arthur lands with a left to the head.
Arthur throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jkristof letting Arthur take a breather here.
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jkristof stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Arthur.
Jkristof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthur has him pressed against the cage.
Arthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jkristof takes a shot to the head.
Arthur working aggressively here.
Arthur lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthur working aggressively here.
Arthur tries to throw a body punch but Jkristof avoids it by throwing Arthur back against the cage.
Jkristof is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jkristof backwards.
Arthur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jkristof tries to pull guard but Arthur holds him up against the cage and eventually Jkristof drops back down to his feet.
Arthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jkristof blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jkristof is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arthur to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Arthur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arthur lands a jab to the head.
Jkristof doesn't manage to clinch there - Arthur circles away.
Jkristof avoids the body shot from Arthur.
Arthur dodges the punch combination from Jkristof.
Arthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jkristof can do to turn this around?
Jkristof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jkristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Arthur.
Arthur tests Jkristof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jkristof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King Arthur is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jkristof.
Arthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jkristof has time to react.
Arthur scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jkristof takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Jkristof is rocked!
Arthur connects with a nice looking jab.
Jkristof is still on wobbly legs! Can Arthur finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jkristof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arthur misses the target.
Arthur is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jkristof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jkristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arthur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jkristof somewhat.
Jkristof seems to have recovered his senses.
King Arthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Jkristof.
Arthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jkristof wants to clinch.
Arthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Jkristof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arthur sprawls well. Arthur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jkristof gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jkristof throws a right hand that Arthur ducks under and follows up with a left that Arthur also avoids with ease.
Arthur throwing a counter right hand but Jkristof manages to avoid it.
Arthur with a hook.
Arthur connects with a single shot there.
Jkristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jkristof walks into a left hand.
Arthur cracks Jkristof with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jkristof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Arthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jkristof.
King Arthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jkristof is breathing heavily.
Arthur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jkristof circles away quickly and effectively.
Jkristof moves away from the strike by Arthur.
Arthur sends Jkristof crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arthur is motioning to the referee to let Jkristof up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Arthur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jkristof is looking to clinch.
Arthur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eduardo Jkristof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jkristof darts in trying to clinch
and Arthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jkristof fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Arthur misses.
Nice takedown defense from Arthur. No joy for Jkristof on that attempt.
Arthur throws an overhand right that lands on Jkristof's shoulder, as Jkristof tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arthur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Arthur.
Arthur cracks Jkristof with a good jab.
Arthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jkristof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arthur lands a jab to the nose.
Jkristof swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Arthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Arthur misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Arthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jkristof moves in looking to clinch but Arthur pushes him off.
Jkristof tries to clinch but Arthur is having none of it.
Eduardo Jkristof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jkristof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arthur pinned against the cage. Arthur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Arthur finds it's target.
Arthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arthur slips a jab and a cross from Jkristof.
A lazy left from Arthur finds it's target.
Jkristof on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jkristof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Arthur dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arthur slips under a jab from Jkristof.
A quick step to the side and Arthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jkristof.
Jkristof is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jkristof shoots in for a double leg but Arthur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jkristof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arthur swivels and escapes.
Arthur missing with a left hand there. Jkristof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthur misses with an uppercut.
Jkristof tries to clinch
and Arthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jkristof misses with an uppercut.
Jkristof has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jkristof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arthur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jkristof throws a leg kick
and Arthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jkristof tries to land a leg kick but Arthur saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Arthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jkristof.
Arthur loads up on a big right hand but Jkristof slips the punch.
Jkristof uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arthur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jkristof instigates a clinch.
Arthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jkristof.
Arthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jkristof drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arthur pulls his leg out and moves away.
King Arthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Jkristof.
Jkristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Arthur misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Jkristof.
Jkristof slips a jab from Arthur.
Arthur tries to keep at a distance but Jkristof has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arthur breaks from the clinch.
Jkristof bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jkristof wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthur clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthur.
A nice left hand lands by Arthur.
A short uppercut from Arthur.
Jkristof ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jkristof no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arthur preventing the sweep.
Arthur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arthur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jkristof not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King Arthur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jkristof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jkristof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arthur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arthur wants to stand but Jkristof has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Arthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jkristof tries to clinch up.
Jkristof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jkristof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jkristof has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jkristof there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arthur lands with an uppercut that bounces Jkristof off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Arthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eduardo Jkristof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Arthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arthur.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Arthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arthur, 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 for King Arthur!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for King Arthur!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for King Arthur!
King Arthur wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking King Arthur made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kekot Koket (ranked 5206 p4p, 5133 weight class) and Glen Chapman (ranked 439 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kekot Koket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman looks to throw the jab but Koket is out of range.
Koket swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chapman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chapman.
Koket tries to circle away but Chapman has him pinned against the cage.
Chapman has clasped his hands together around Koket's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chapman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koket seems a little lost for a moment, as Chapman dominates the positioning.
Koket is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chapman connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koket takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chapman scoring with punches from side control.
Chapman slows the pace down.
Koket gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chapman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koket has hold of Chapman's hands but Chapman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chapman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koket is looking to control Chapman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koket avoid being mounted?
Koket avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chapman.
Koket is breathing heavily.
Chapman thows a huge punch but Koket dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Chapman.
Chapman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.
Chapman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koket's head.
Chapman is nestled in close to Koket, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chapman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chapman drops an elbow to the side of Koket's head.
Chapman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koket is looking to escape.
Chapman is nestled in close to Koket, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koket on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koket keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chapman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chapman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chapman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chapman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chapman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koket's head.
Ground and pound from Chapman.
Chapman trying to control the pace.
Chapman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chapman slips a nice elbow through Koket's hands, connecting with Koket's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman working Koket over with strikes.
Chapman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chapman drops an elbow to the side of Koket's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chapman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chapman is nestled in close to Koket, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chapman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chapman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chapman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koket with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.
Chapman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Chapman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chapman lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Chapman - just one landing.
 Koket is rocked!
Koket misses with a few strikes there.
Chapman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koket.
Oh Koket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koket fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chapman is out of range.
Koket seems to have got his legs back now.
Chapman lands a big right hand that sends Koket crashing to the mat! Chapman stays standing though and waves Koket back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koket misses with a low kick.
Koket misses with a few strikes there.
Chapman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.
Koket throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Chapman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chapman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koket backwards.
Chapman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koket is trying to break the clinch but Chapman has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Chapman.
Chapman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Koket with a big uppercut! Koket tries to clinch up but Chapman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Koket to the mat! Koket covers up and Chapman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Glen Chapman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cater (ranked 5062 p4p, 4836 weight class) and Viktor Reznov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Cater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov gets a double leg takedown into Cater's guard.
Cater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reznov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cater keeping full guard, as Reznov tries to pass.
Cater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reznov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cater is keeping the position for now.
Cater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reznov working some strikes from top position.
Reznov scoring with some ground and pound.
Reznov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cater is rocked!
Reznov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cater covers up, he's hurt! Reznov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reznov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reznov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Reznov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas The Tank Engine (ranked 4838 p4p, 5027 weight class) and Bobby Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 578 weight class). The Tank Engine comes to the cage accompanied by Thomas The Tank Engine. Dent has chosen Vehicle as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas The Tank Engine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Dent!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Tank Engine swivels and escapes.
The Tank Engine feinted with a counter takedown.
The Tank Engine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dent manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Tank Engine has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dent to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! The Tank Engine is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dent pulls down on the head and he's put The Tank Engine to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Dent!
Bobby Dent took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Gonna go the pub, all the rounds on me.Fuck I'm out of money, oi the promoter better give me the dosh or I'm outta here smashing the doors down.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Mathers (ranked 5136 p4p, 5028 weight class) and Bad Luck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bad Luck!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers misses with an uppercut. Luck saw that one coming.
Luck clinches up with Mathers and pushes him back against the cage.
Luck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathers walks away with a smile on his face. Luck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luck throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Lee Mathers has been cut.
Luck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathers shoots in and gets a takedown into Luck's guard.
Luck wants to get back to his feet but Mathers passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Mathers there.
Luck wants to control but Mathers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Luck has hold of Mathers's hands but Mathers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luck has hold of Mathers's hands but Mathers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luck is refusing to be controlled, as Mathers sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Luck!
Mathers landing strikes from the mount and Luck is in trouble!
Luck working to try and regain half guard.
Mathers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Mathers.
Luck is rocked!
Mathers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luck?
Luck is still in real trouble! Can Mathers finish him?
Luck wants to hold on but Mathers pushes him away.
Oooh a big shot lands for Mathers! Luck is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Mathers!
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