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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cenai Cukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am Perfection by Cage 9. Ricky Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cenai Cukko's 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cenai Cukko! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cukko throws a jab when Lee was well out of range. Nice takedown defense from Cukko. No joy for Lee on that attempt. Good shot there by Lee.
It looks like Cenai Cukko has been cut. The fighters circling - Cukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cukko. Cukko lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover. Cukko is looking to land body kicks. A jab lands there for Cukko. Cukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cukko's guard. Lee wants to pass the guard but Cukko is keeping the position. Lee connects with a couple of short punches. Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Cukko has wrist control. Cukko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cukko keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee passes Cukko's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ground and pound from Lee. Lee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lee is pressing down on Cukko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cukko is holding on for now. Cukko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots. Lee working over Cukko with some ground and pound. Cukko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Lee lands with a punch from half guard. Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Cukko is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Cukko looks gassed! Cukko has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Lee lands with a punch from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cukko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots. Lee is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Lee. Lee 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. Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee lands with a punch from half guard. Lee winds up and cracks Cukko with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head. Cukko is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. Lee is nestled in close to Cukko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Lee uses his free foot to push down on Cukko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cukko. Lee with the ground and pound from mount. Lee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That has opened up Cenai Cukko's cut even more. Lee punishing his opponent with strikes. 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! Lee lands a nice shot to the head.
The cut above Cenai Cukko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cukko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cenai Cukko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cenai Cukko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Ipkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Ipkiss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Orlov! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ipkiss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ipkiss sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ipkiss scores with a takedown into Orlov's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ipkiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Ipkiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Orlov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ipkiss is controlling him. Ipkiss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ipkiss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Orlov is looking for a triangle but Ipkiss pushes his legs off easily.
Ipkiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Ipkiss prevents Orlov from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Orlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ipkiss sprawls well. He's pushed Orlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ipkiss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ipkiss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orlov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orlov has escaped and now he's on top! Ipkiss wants to sweep but no luck. Ipkiss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Orlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Orlov trying to control from half guard but Ipkiss is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orlov looks gassed! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ipkiss tries to roll over but Orlov keeps him under control. Ipkiss wants to get back to his feet. Orlov seems to be working for a kimura but Ipkiss defends the submission attempt. Ipkiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Orlov.
Ipkiss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ipkiss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ipkiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Ipkiss ducks down to avoid it. Ipkiss misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ipkiss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ipkiss seems to be looking for submissions.
Ipkiss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ipkiss uses his free foot to push down on Orlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orlov. Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ipkiss has a good base and remains in mount. Ipkiss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Orlov is surviving well by controlling Ipkiss's body position as best he can. Orlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ipkiss has hold of Orlov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orlov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ipkiss is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orlov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Ipkiss 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.
Ipkiss dips to his left and cracks Orlov with an uppercut! A combination from Ipkiss does no damage. Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Orlov has his takedown stuffed and Ipkiss counters with a single leg into guard. Orlov didn't expect that. Ipkiss passes Orlov's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ipkiss is looking for a kimura here.
Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orlov tries to roll over but Ipkiss keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orlov is pressing down on Ipkiss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Orlov is breathing heavily. Ipkiss drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Ipkiss off! Ipkiss jumps back into Orlov's guard. Ipkiss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orlov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ipkiss, into his guard. Ipkiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Ipkiss, not yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ipkiss is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orlov keeping moving, preventing Ipkiss from controlling successfully. Ipkiss stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Ipkiss tries for a kimura but Orlov is defending well. Ipkiss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orlov, who protects the arm well. Orlov tries to improve position but can't. Ipkiss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ipkiss but great work by Orlov. Ipkiss sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orlov wants to free his trapped foot but Ipkiss is holding on for dear life with his legs. Orlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Orlov is looking to pass Ipkiss's guard but actually Ipkiss recovers to full guard. Ipkiss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Orlov stopping the sweep attempt from Ipkiss. Stanley Ipkiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Orlov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ipkiss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ipkiss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orlov is aware though and is defending well. Orlov wants to control from the top but Ipkiss keeps moving. Ipkiss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orlov's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ipkiss passes into half guard. Orlov is trying to stand up here but Ipkiss is controlling him well. Orlov wants to improve his position but Ipkiss is controlling well.
Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Ipkiss dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ipkiss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlov's guard. Ipkiss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ipkiss wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position. Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ipkiss won't allow Orlov to sweep him here. Ipkiss has gone for a leg lock! Orlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ipkiss's guard. Ipkiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Ipkiss, not yet. Ipkiss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ipkiss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orlov is pressing down on Ipkiss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ipkiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Ipkiss advances to half guard. Ipkiss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ipkiss prevents Orlov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ipkiss drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Ipkiss off! Ipkiss jumps back into Orlov's guard. Ipkiss drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Ipkiss off! Ipkiss jumps back into Orlov's guard. Orlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ipkiss's guard. Ipkiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Ipkiss, not yet. Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully. Ipkiss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ipkiss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Orlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Orlov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ipkiss dives on top into guard. Ipkiss stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Orlov tries to buck Ipkiss off but Ipkiss is having none of it. Ipkiss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Ipkiss has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Orlov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ipkiss yanks on the arm and Orlov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ipkiss.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanley Ipkiss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pointon Slavey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavey comes to the cage accompanied by I Predict A Riot. Pointon Slavey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pointon Slavey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kruger! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slavey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kruger misses with a hook. Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slavey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kruger swings for the body but Slavey moves out of range.
Slavey clinches with his opponent.
Slavey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruger's efforts to push away. Kruger takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slavey. Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slavey. Slavey stalling against the cage.
Kruger takes an elbow to the temple. Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slavey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slavey lands with a short shot to the head. Kruger working aggressively here.
Slavey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Slavey. Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Slavey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice jab. Slavey gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kruger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruger as Slavey tries to tie him up. Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger scores with a knee to the head.
Kruger working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slavey.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch. Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut. Slavey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kruger misses with a straight left. Slavey clinches up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Slavey.
Slavey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Slavey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger. Kruger doesn't manage to clinch there - Slavey circles away.
Slavey scores with a nice right hand.
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slavey keeps the fight on the outside. Slavey throws a good cross that connects.
Slavey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Slavey connects with the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kruger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kruger looks gassed! Kruger catches Slavey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kruger tries to clinch but Slavey is having none of it. Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slavey. Slavey clinches up against the cage. Kruger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nice body punch from Slavey - that landed with a thud.
Slavey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Slavey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Viktor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slavey drives through and clinches with Kruger against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Slavey scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slavey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kruger takes a shot to the head. Good body shot from Slavey.
Slavey manages to break the clinch.
Slavey lands a two punch combo.
Kruger is rocked! Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving. Slavey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slavey lands a right hand. Slavey breaks from the clinch.
Slavey connects with a right hand. Kruger shakes it off. Slavey staying out of range there. Kruger misses with a head kick.
Pointon Slavey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kruger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kruger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Slavey finish him? Slavey scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruger should have avoided that one. Slavey pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch. Kruger seems to have recovered his senses. Slavey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruger backwards. Slavey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Slavey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slavey lands a left hand.
Slavey lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kruger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Slavey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slavey lands a nice shot to the body. Slavey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slavey cracks Kruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nice jab there from Slavey. Kruger tries for a takedown but Slavey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Slavey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Slavey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Slavey forces Kruger back against the cage and clinches. Slavey landing knees to the body.
Slavey misses with a knee strike.
Slavey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger misses with an elbow over the top. Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A short right from Slavey. A short uppercut from Slavey. Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Slavey controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Slavey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kruger can't break the clinch.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Kruger working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slavey works on Kruger's body with a couple of short punches. Slavey lands a nice shot to the body. Slavey with a knee to the head.
Slavey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Slavey clobbers Kruger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Slavey lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming. Slavey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Slavey lunges at Kruger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruger's hand. Kruger is looking to clinch but Slavey is avoiding it.
Slavey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Slavey dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Slavey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Slavey has managed to clinch.
A short left from Slavey. Slavey lands with a light punch inside. Slavey controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Kruger. Kruger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pointon Slavey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Kruger. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kruger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Slavey blocks a body shot from Kruger. Slavey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slavey manages to break the clinch.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pointon Slavey dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slavey pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch. Slavey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Slavey blocking some punches.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses. Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slavey. Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slavey blocks a body shot from Kruger. Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kruger tries to break free but Slavey pushes him back against the cage. Kruger tries to work over Slavey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Slavey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses. Kruger working aggressively here.
Slavey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Slavey lands a jab to the nose. Kruger tries to move into range but Slavey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kruger is breathing heavily. Slavey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively. Jab, jab by Kruger - just one landing.
It looks like Pointon Slavey has been cut. Slavey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively. Kruger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Slavey as he connects with a hook. Kruger looks to clinch and Slavey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kruger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Slavey thuds his right hand into Kruger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kruger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slavey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Slavey on the wrong end of a nice jab. Slavey clinches up with Kruger and pushes him back against the cage. Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slavey. Slavey looking to throw knees to the head but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Pointon Slavey has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Slavey avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage. Kruger throws a head punch that misses. Slavey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruger tries to clinch up but Slavey circles away and keeps his distance. Nice defenses there by Kruger. Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slavey. Pointon Slavey is winning the standup battle so far. A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target. Kruger throws a big shot that misses. Good work by Slavey as he checks the leg kick. Slavey clinches up with Kruger and pushes him back against the cage. Slavey breaks from the clinch.
Kruger darts in and clinches Slavey up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside. Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch. Kruger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slavey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slavey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slavey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kruger tries to clinch but Slavey moves out of range. Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slavey moves away. Kruger throws a jab when Slavey was well out of range. Slavey works the jab nicely. Slavey blocks a jab. Slavey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around? Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Slavey with a hook. Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slavey scores with a kick to the body.
Kruger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. 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! Slavey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Slavey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Slavey clinches up against the cage. Slavey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slavey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Slavey pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch. Slavey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kruger fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Slavey works the jab nicely. Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slavey clinches up against the cage. Slavey working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruger. Slavey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kruger up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger. Kruger misses with some punches.
Slavey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Slavey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kruger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kruger throws a hook to the side of Slavey's head but Slavey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Slavey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruger on the side of the head. Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slavey. Kruger misses with a body punch
and Slavey counters with a left and a right that stings Kruger.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruger closes the distance but Slavey moves to the side and Slavey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slavey. Slavey lands a nice uppercut. Kruger is trying to force a seperation but Slavey has the dominant position. Slavey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Slavey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Kruger tries to clinch and Slavey counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slavey swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kruger wants to clinch letting Slavey counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slavey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slavey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Slavey moves out of range as Kruger strikes. Kruger throws a right and a left that Slavey avoids nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kruger tries to move into range but Slavey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Slavey circles away from the clinch attempt and Slavey counters with a straight right hand. A combination from Slavey does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pointon Slavey dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pointon Slavey's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruger scores with a kick to the midsection. Kruger clinches but Slavey breaks the clinch and Slavey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Slavey blocks a jab. Slavey closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Slavey. Kruger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Kruger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kruger clinches but Slavey breaks the clinch enabling Slavey to counter with a crisp jab. Slavey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kruger missing with a left hand there. Slavey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Slavey moves out of range easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Slavey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruger's efforts to push away. Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Slavey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slavey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slavey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slavey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Slavey forces Kruger back against the cage and clinches. Slavey breaks the clinch.
Slavey moves into range and clinches up with Kruger. Kruger tries to land knees in the clinch but Slavey avoids the damage to the body. Slavey blocking some punches.
Slavey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruger walks into a jab. The fight moves into the clinch position. Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slavey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Slavey moves into range and clinches up with Kruger. Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slavey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Kruger swings for the body but Slavey moves out of range.
Slavey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards. Kruger throws a head kick but Slavey moves out of range.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Slavey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slavey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slavey stalks Kruger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruger's face. Kruger staggers backwards, shaken. Kruger looks to clinch and Slavey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Kruger. The fight moves into the clinch position. Kruger misses with some punches.
Slavey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Kruger there. Slavey closes the distance and lands a one-two. A lazy left from Kruger finds it's target. Kruger works the jab nicely. Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slavey. Slavey gets in close and instigates a clinch. Slavey pushes Kruger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Slavey works on Kruger's body with a couple of short punches. Kruger working aggressively here.
Slavey lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Slavey's ribcage. Slavey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slavey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now. Slavey scores with a nice hook to the head. Slavey stops a takedown attempt from Kruger.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slavey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Slavey jabs at Kruger's body. Slavey pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch. Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger lands an elbow that stopped Slavey in his tracks for a moment. Kruger throws a head punch that misses. Kruger is looking to break free of the clinch but Slavey has double underhooks. Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Slavey.
A right handed body shot lands from Slavey.
Slavey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kruger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kruger goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Slavey closes the distance and pushes Kruger back into the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Slavey. Slavey pressing his opponent against the cage. Slavey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger tries to work over Slavey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Slavey breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Slavey throws a half hearted mid kick. Kruger wants to clinch and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot. Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Slavey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Slavey misses with a two punch combination.
Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pointon Slavey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kruger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kruger tries to clinch but fails miserably and Slavey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Viktor Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kruger getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice cross by Slavey. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A lazy left from Slavey finds it's target. Kruger drops his hands momentarily and Slavey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Slavey's shoulder, as Slavey tries to avoid the shot. Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Slavey moves out of range easily. Slavey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Pointon Slavey showed his dominance in that final round. Well Slavey 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Pointon Slavey! Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pointon Slavey! Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Pointon Slavey!
Pointon Slavey wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Haritonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and prang pramud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pramud has chosen you must want this fight...if not - you allready lost as his entrance music. Sergei Haritonov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Haritonov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, prang pramud! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haritonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. pramud throws a nice inside leg kick. pramud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haritonov.
Haritonov connects with a crisp jab. pramud throws a quick inside leg kick. pramud slips a jab and a cross from Haritonov.
pramud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haritonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
pramud scores with a body shot.
pramud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Haritonov swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Haritonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. pramud doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haritonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haritonov misses with the combination.
pramud fails to land with a series of punches.
Haritonov connects with a looping right hand.
Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and pramud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haritonov really felt that one! Haritonov throws a combination that misses and pramud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Haritonov throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Haritonov is breathing heavily. Haritonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haritonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. pramud scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Haritonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. pramud throws a series of punches but Haritonov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haritonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and pramud counters with a nice body shot. Haritonov dodges the punch combination from pramud.
A swing and a miss from Haritonov. pramud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haritonov's calf. pramud throws a leg kick which misses Haritonov's front leg but catches the back leg as Haritonov tries to avoid it. Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and pramud counters with a body kick that stops Haritonov in his tracks momentarily. pramud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haritonov if he has to take too many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from pramud - that will leave a mark!
Sergei Haritonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. pramud throws a right and a left that Haritonov avoids nicely. pramud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. pramud swinging wildly here.
Haritonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and pramud counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. pramud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haritonov backs up against the cage.
No joy there for pramud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
pramud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. pramud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Haritonov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. pramud throws a series of punches but Haritonov moves out of range. pramud connects with a solid leg kick. Haritonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and pramud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haritonov really felt that one! This has been an exciting period of action! pramud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. pramud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haritonov's hands. Haritonov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. pramud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haritonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by pramud.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haritonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and pramud counters with a nice kick to the body. pramud swings for the body but Haritonov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by pramud. That's going to slow Haritonov down. Haritonov misses with a double jab
and pramud counters with a body kick. pramud thows a body shot but no joy. pramud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. pramud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haritonov rather than just go for the knockout. Haritonov slips a jab and a cross from pramud.
Haritonov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by pramud. pramud obviously looking to wear him down.
pramud lands with a nice body kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! pramud throws a wild combination but nothing lands. pramud closes the distance and lands a one-two. pramud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
prang pramud dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from pramud. Haritonov shrugs it off though. Sergei Haritonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Haritonov throws an overhand right that lands on pramud's shoulder, as pramud tries to avoid the shot. Haritonov misses with a combination
enabling pramud to counter with a crisp jab. Haritonov throws a combination that misses and pramud counters with a nice kick to the body. pramud scores with a push kick. pramud lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haritonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and pramud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. pramud fakes the leg kick and cracks Haritonov in the body. pramud scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Haritonov needs to keep his hands up - pramud had a free shot at his head there. pramud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. pramud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haritonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and pramud counters with a good low kick that Haritonov was not able to check. pramud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haritonov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. pramud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. pramud fakes the leg kick and cracks Haritonov in the body. pramud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haritonov. That did some damage! pramud lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haritonov will feel that in the morning. 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! pramud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. pramud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. pramud scores with a push kick. pramud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haritonov misses with a double jab
and pramud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Haritonov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round. pramud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters circling a little - pramud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. pramud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haritonov. Haritonov throws an overhand right that lands on pramud's shoulder, as pramud tries to avoid the shot. Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and pramud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. pramud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
pramud tests Haritonov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Haritonov throws a sloppy body shot
and pramud counters with a body kick that stops Haritonov in his tracks momentarily. pramud thuds his shin into the meat of Haritonov's side. pramud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haritonov throws a hook but pramud blocks it. prang pramud seems to be getting the better of the standup. pramud slips a jab from Haritonov. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by pramud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. pramud connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haritonov. Haritonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Haritonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and pramud counters with an inside leg kick. Haritonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
pramud ducks under a wild hook from Haritonov. Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. pramud scores with a slapping inside leg kick. pramud digs a good body shot into Haritonov's ribs. pramud thuds his shin into the meat of Haritonov's side. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. pramud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and pramud counters with a good, hard body kick but Haritonov shrugs it off. Haritonov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. pramud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
pramud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. pramud scores with a kick to the body.
Haritonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
pramud looks to land a combination. Haritonov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. pramud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Haritonov dodges the punch combination from pramud.
Both fighters circling a little - pramud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Haritonov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
pramud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and pramud counters with a nice body kick. pramud lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haritonov misses with a combination
and Haritonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
prang pramud 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!
Haritonov throws a big shot that misses. Haritonov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from pramud. Haritonov misses with a hook. Haritonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and pramud counters with a two punch combo. Haritonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Haritonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and pramud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haritonov really felt that one! Haritonov misses with a combination
and pramud counters with a low kick, right behind Haritonov 's knee. Haritonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and pramud counters with a nice leg kick. Nice body kick from pramud. This has been an exciting period of action! Haritonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and pramud counters with an inside leg kick. A punch combination from pramud misses. Haritonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and pramud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. pramud throws a nice outside leg kick. pramud throws a nice looking combination but Haritonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. pramud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Haritonov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. pramud misses with a double jab.
pramud misses with a double jab.
Haritonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Haritonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Haritonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and pramud counters with a right hand to the body. Haritonov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! pramud pushes Haritonov away with a front kick. pramud throws a combination. Haritonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through. pramud misses with a series of wild punches.
prang pramud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haritonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from pramud. Haritonov does a little dance to reset his feet. Haritonov slips a jab and a cross from pramud.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haritonov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from pramud - the referee stops the clock and Haritonov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says pramud. Haritonov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Haritonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. pramud stalks Haritonov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haritonov's face. Haritonov staggers backwards, shaken. Sergei Haritonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by pramud.
pramud misses with the combination.
Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and pramud counters with a good, hard body kick but Haritonov shrugs it off. Haritonov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
pramud lands with a nice body kick. pramud pushes Haritonov away with a front kick. Haritonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slapping body kick lands there for pramud. pramud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
pramud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. pramud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haritonov. A nice combination there by pramud.
Haritonov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from pramud.
pramud fakes the leg kick and cracks Haritonov in the body. pramud is working the combinations to good effect here. pramud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haritonov at a distance.
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! pramud lands a two punch combo.
pramud scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. pramud swinging wildly here.
pramud misses the shot to the body. Haritonov misses with a combination
and pramud counters with a body kick that stops Haritonov in his tracks momentarily. Haritonov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A combination from pramud does no damage. Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and pramud counters with a body kick that stops Haritonov in his tracks momentarily. pramud throws a nice looking combination but Haritonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Haritonov throws a combination that misses and pramud counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Haritonov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
pramud misses with a double jab.
pramud has been the more effective fighter overall so far. pramud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight! prang pramud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well pramud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for prang pramud! Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for prang pramud! Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for prang pramud!
prang pramud wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perseus Fantastico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (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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176 cm
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169 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perseus Fantastico! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey Rourke! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fantastico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fantastico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perseus Fantastico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rourke wants to clinch up but Fantastico keeps it at a distance. Fantastico clinches but Rourke breaks the clinch and Rourke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fantastico's guard. Rourke works over Fantastico with some ground and pound from guard. Fantastico wants to stand but Rourke is controlling the position. Rourke throws a strike but Fantastico rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Fantastico gets to his feet - Rourke follows without any prompting. Rourke circles away from the clinch attempt and Rourke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rourke circles away from the clinch attempt and Rourke counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Rourke looking to slow down the pace here. A nice left hand lands by Rourke.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rourke avoids it. Rourke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rourke postures up and lands a big shot to Fantastico's brow. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round. Fantastico wants to stand but Rourke is controlling the position. Rourke scoring with punches to the head and body. Fantastico wants to stand but Rourke is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rourke works over Fantastico with some ground and pound from guard. Rourke won't allow Fantastico to get back to his feet. Rourke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Fantastico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Rourke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fantastico as he avoids it easily. Rourke closes the distance and clinches. Rourke jumps guard and drags Fantastico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Fantastico stands up from guard. Let's bang! Rourke pushes Fantastico up against the cage in a clinch. Fantastico blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Fantastico landing knees to the head.
Fantastico is breathing heavily. Rourke dodges an elbow strike from Fantastico.
Rourke misses with a short punch on the inside. Rourke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rourke pulls Fantastico into guard.
Fantastico wants to stand and escape but instead Rourke has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Fantastico is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Fantastico throws a punch but it's blocked by Rourke. Rourke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fantastico gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perseus Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Rourke. Rourke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fantastico pulls him back up using the underhooks. Fantastico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rourke fails to pull guard.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rourke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rourke working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rourke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fantastico fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastico tries to clinch but fails miserably and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fantastico wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side and Rourke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fantastico won't be happy with that. Fantastico is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rourke is controlling him well. Rourke works to advance to full mount. Fantastico defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Fantastico is trying to stand up. Rourke landing shots from mount. Fantastico is trying to stand up. Rourke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fantastico's face.
Fantastico trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rourke landing strikes from the mount. Rourke lands a big shot there that rocks Fantastico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rourke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fantastico hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rourke is in the full mount, landing strikes. Fantastico is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Rourke landing shots from mount. Fantastico wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fantastico 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. Rourke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fantastico's face.
Rourke lands a big shot there that rocks Fantastico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rourke breaks from Fantastico's wrist control and lands an elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fantastico is trying to get back to his feet but can't. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rourke lands a big elbow. Fantastico squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rourke dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fantastico has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Fantastico clinches but Rourke breaks the clinch and Rourke counters with a two punch combo. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rourke is defended easily by Fantastico. Fantastico blocks a jab. Fantastico tries to clinch but Rourke moves away and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rourke circles away from the clinch attempt and Rourke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fantastico! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fantastico is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rourke unloading with bombs! Fantastico is trying to stand up. Rourke looking to finish Fantastico with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fantastico! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rourke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rourke dominating with strikes here. Rourke with a couple of short strikes. Fantastico wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rourke raining down shots from the mount! Fantastico squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rourke with a couple of short strikes. Fantastico is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rourke is in the full mount, landing strikes. Rourke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fantastico looks a forlorn figure.
Rourke landing strikes from the mount. Fantastico squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mickey Rourke has got the better of the ground game so far. Rourke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastico is trying to stand up. Fantastico is in a horrible position here. Rourke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rourke won't let Fantastico get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Rourke unloading with bombs! Fantastico really wants to buck Rourke off and get back to his feet. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rourke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rourke lands with some strikes. Fantastico is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rourke with the ground and pound from mount. Rourke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rourke landing strikes from the mount. Fantastico is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rourke with shots to the head and body - Fantastico looks very uncomfortable down there. Fantastico is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rourke landing shots from mount. Rourke punishing his opponent with strikes. Rourke with a couple of short strikes. Rourke lands a heavy elbow. Rourke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastico squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rourke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rourke with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rourke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Rourke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastico is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rourke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rourke lands a heavy elbow. Fantastico wants to get back to his feet.
Rourke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Fantastico wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rourke dominating with strikes here. You get the feeling that Fantastico really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rourke with good strikes from the mount here! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rourke forces Fantastico back against the cage and clinches. Fantastico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rourke.
Rourke lands a takedown into guard.
Rourke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fantastico is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fantastico has escaped and now he's on top! Fantastico gets to his feet - Rourke follows without any prompting. Fantastico looks to clinch and Rourke counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but Rourke blocks with his arms.
Fantastico tries to land knees in the clinch but Rourke avoids the damage to the body. Rourke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rourke gets control of Fantastico's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rourke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Rourke uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastico moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastico tries to land knees in the clinch but Rourke avoids the damage to the body. Fantastico looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fantastico trying to land knees to the body.
Rourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. Rourke lands an uppercut. Fantastico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rourke blocks it with crossed arms. Rourke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rourke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rourke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Fantastico wanted to stand there but Rourke had control of the position. Rourke uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fantastico tries to move into range but Rourke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fantastico darts in and clinches Rourke up against the cage. Rourke scores with a shot to the side of Fantastico's head. Fantastico is trying to stall.
Rourke lands a shoulder strike. Rourke gets through Fantastico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mickey Rourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rourke lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. Rourke blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rourke blocks it with crossed arms. Fantastico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rourke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fantastico but Fantastico pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fantastico tries to clinch but Rourke moves out of range. Fantastico clinches up with Rourke and pushes him back against the cage. Fantastico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rourke avoids it. Well,Fantastico is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Fantastico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Fantastico prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A short left from Rourke. Rourke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rourke jumps guard and drags Fantastico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Fantastico stands up from Rourke's guard - Fantastico perhaps looking for a knockout. Rourke has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fantastico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rourke avoids it. Rourke managing to block the knees to the body from Fantastico.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rourke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastico trying to control the position but instead, Rourke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fantastico into the cage. Rourke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rourke scoring with strikes to the body and head. Fantastico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rourke. Fantastico kicks Rourke off and gets back to his feet. Fantastico darts in and clinches Rourke up against the cage. Perseus Fantastico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rourke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fantastico tries to stall but Rourke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rourke scores with a nice hook to the head. Rourke lands a right hand. Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fantastico wants to clinch and Rourke counters with a one-two to the body. Fantastico tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastico tries to close the distance and clinch but Rourke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fantastico looks to clinch and Rourke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastico tries to clinch up and Rourke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Fantastico throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastico misses with a knee to the head. Fantastico tries to land knees in the clinch but Rourke avoids the damage to the body. Rourke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. Rourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. Rourke scores with a nice hook to the head. Fantastico misses with some punches.
Rourke is pushing Fantastico up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Fantastico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rourke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rourke pulls guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fantastico with a flurry of punches that miss. Fantastico throws a big right hand that misses. Rourke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Mickey Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rourke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Mickey Rourke! Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Mickey Rourke! Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Mickey Rourke!
Mickey Rourke wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rod Wallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pointek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallis comes into the arena with h blaring out of the sound system. Pointek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sevendust - Enemy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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177 cm
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192 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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186 cm
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199 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Wallis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Pointek! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pointek throws a head kick but Wallis moves out of range.
Pointek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pointek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallis is fending him off so far but Pointek persists. Nope, Wallis circles away and we're back to standing. Pointek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Pointek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A punch lands to the side of Wallis 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice sprawl there from Pointek as Wallis shoots in. Wallis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Pointek trying to hold on to Wallis's head to control him but Wallis postures up.
Pointek works his way to full guard. Good work. Wallis postures up in Pointek's guard and throws a big left but Pointek blocks it. Wallis being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wallis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pointek's head. Pointek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallis defends it easily. Pointek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wallis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Wallis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pointek keeps working. Pointek trying to control here.
Pointek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallis.
That's two 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. Wallis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wallis is nestled in close to Pointek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Pointek looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pointek looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pointek looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Wallis blocks a head kick by Pointek.
Pointek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wallis's calf. Wallis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wallis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Pointek is trying to escape the mount.
Wallis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wallis punishing his opponent with strikes. Wallis working away from the top, dropping strikes. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wallis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pointek is looking to improve his position but Wallis isn't that keen on the idea. Wallis trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pointek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Pointek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wallis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Wallis trying to control from half guard but Pointek is working away. Wallis trying to mount his opponent but Pointek defends it. Wallis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Pointek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Wallis dominated that round. That's time! Wallis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pointek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallis somewhat. Pointek misses with a head kick.
Wallis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Pointek wants to get back to full guard. Wallis 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. Wallis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nice strikes from Wallis there. Wallis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Wallis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pointek won't allow Wallis to pass to mount. Pointek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wallis. Pointek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallis is one step ahead there. Wallis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pointek has control of Wallis's left arm, preventing Wallis from doing any damage. Pointek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wallis! Wallis is wriggling around trying to escape.
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. Pointek with the ground and pound from mount. Pointek throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Wallis can't escape the position.
Pointek won't let Wallis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Pointek unloads with some shots from mount but Wallis bucks and avoids them well.
Pointek scoring with strikes but Wallis is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pointek 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.
Wallis tries to hold on but Pointek postures up. Pointek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Pointek trying to control but Wallis is having none of it. Pointek scoring with strikes but Wallis is staying in there. Pointek wants to control the pace but Wallis is squirming around nicely.
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. Wallis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wallis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pointek.
Wallis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pointek goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wallis turns into him and now he's in Pointek's guard.
Pointek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallis is one step ahead there. Pointek is breathing heavily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wallis looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Pointek will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pointek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wallis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pointek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pointek swings away with a leg kick that misses. Pointek shoots in and drives through. Wallis sprawls well. Wallis lands a jab-cross combination. Mike Pointek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pointek throws a right and a left that both miss. Pointek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wallis is trying to control but can't.
Pointek trying to control the action but Wallis is working from the bottom. Wallis trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallis is looking to improve his position.
Wallis is trying to stand.
Wallis trying to hold on to Pointek's head to control him but Pointek postures up.
Ground and pound from Pointek. Wallis works his way to full guard. Good work. Pointek trying to control but Wallis is working from the bottom. Wallis keeping full guard, as Pointek tries to pass. Pointek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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. Wallis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallis tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pointek passes easily into side control. Nice work. Wallis tries to improve position but can't. Pointek tries for a kimura but Wallis is defending well. Pointek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Wallis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wallis gets back to half guard. Wallis is in trouble now - Pointek has advanced to mount! Wallis wants to control but Pointek is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pointek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wallis is looking to escape. Wallis is trying desperately to improve position. Pointek wants to control the pace but Wallis is squirming around nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wallis working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Pointek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pointek 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Rod Wallis! Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Rod Wallis! Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Mike Pointek!
Rod Wallis wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reid's entrance music is Don't Save Us From The Flames. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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188 cm
22
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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199 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mad Reid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Maia! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Maia. Reid tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Maia throwing strikes here but Reid is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time. Maia lands a big shot there that rocks Reid but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reid's face.
Maia controlling from the full mount. Maia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reid tries to lock up and control but Maia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Maia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Maia thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maia lands a nice shot to the head. Maia lands a heavy elbow. Maia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Maia working for a guillotine from mount but Reid is in no mood to give up. Reid wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Maia.
Reid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground. Reid is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reid tries to get out of the position. Maia lands with some strikes. Maia avoids the attempt from Reid to control. Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reid is looking to escape. Maia cracks Reid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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! Reid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maia unloading with bombs! Reid is trying to escape the mount.
Maia wants to control the pace but Reid is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maia working for a submission but Reid is keeping him at bay. Reid manages to regain half guard. Good work. Reid tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control. Maia lands strikes from half guard. Reid trying to control but Maia postures up.
Maia works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maia breaks from Reid's wrist control and lands an elbow. Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time. Maia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Reid tries to hold on but Maia postures up. Maia looking to control but Reid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reid tries to hold on but Maia pushes him away. Maia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Maia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reid has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Maia dominated that round. That's time! Reid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range. Reid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reid wants it to stay on the feet. A big left from Reid misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Left hook, right uppercut from Maia. Maia shoots in and drives through. Reid sprawls well. A big left from Reid misses. Mad Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reid looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely. Maia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
Maia is breathing heavily. Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Maia. A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target. Anderson Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reid as he avoids it easily. Mad Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia moves out of range as Reid strikes. Reid cracks Maia with a right hand to the side of the head. Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid scores with a hook to the body. Maia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maia gets a takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reid defends it well. 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. Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Reid wants to control but Maia is keeping busy and won't allow it. Reid wants to get back to full guard. Reid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia. Reid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maia is working away from the top position though. Maia prevents Reid from improving his position. Maia wants to control but Reid is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Maia stalks Reid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reid's face. Reid staggers backwards, shaken. Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid. Reid swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it. Reid misses with a wild combination.
Maia throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reid misses with a jab to the body
and Maia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reid's guard now. 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 Mad Reid will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reid dodges the punch combination from Maia.
Maia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by Reid. Maia ducks under a wild hook from Reid. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reid misses with a body shot
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut. Maia missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reid thows a body shot but no joy. Reid throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reid throws a lazy right hand but Maia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reid as he avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia. Mad Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Maia. Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A looping hook to the body misses from Reid. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet. Reid lands with a hook. Maia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Maia shoots in and drives through. Reid sprawls well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by Reid. Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid is looking to wear down Maia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reid pinned against the cage. Reid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Reid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maia with a nice cross. Maia throws a right and a left that Reid avoids nicely. Reid misses with a hook. Maia ducked under it nicely. Reid thows a body shot but no joy. Reid misses the body punch and Maia counters with a two punch combo. Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away. Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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. Reid scores with a hook. Reid throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reid but Reid pushes him off and we're back to square one. No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia. Reid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reid swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight! Mad Reid showed his dominance in that final round. I think Reid 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Anderson Maia! Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Anderson Maia! Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Anderson Maia!
Anderson Maia wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Survivor - Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Majja! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Reis! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reis throws a series of punches but Majja avoids them all with ease. Majja looks to land a combination but Reis avoids it well. Reis tries to keep at a distance but Majja has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Majja. Majja cracks Reis with a nice body shot. Majja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reis backwards. A nice left hand lands by Majja.
Majja avoiding damage as Reis throws knees to the body.
Reis trying to land knees to the body.
Majja lands a right hand. A nice right hand lands inside from Majja.
Reis is rocked! Majja digs a right hand underneath Reis's ribcage. Reis let out a lung full of air as it connected. Reis looks gassed! Majja lands a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Majja. Reis is still on wobbly legs! Can Majja finish him? Majja lands a body shot. Reis seems to have recovered his senses. Majja lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Majja.
Majja lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Reis to his knees! Majja keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guru Majja!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Liddell ! 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, Jack Triton! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Triton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy. Liddell throws a body punch but Triton moves out of range. Liddell throws a low kick but Triton avoids it. Liddell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A good leg kick by Triton. Triton gets a clinch. Triton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut. Liddell has a couple of punches blocked by Triton.
Triton with a knee to the head.
Triton with a knee to the head.
Triton lands a body punch. Triton tries to land a knee to the head but Liddell blocks with his arms.
Liddell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Triton dodges an elbow strike from Liddell .
Triton lands a knee to the head.
Liddell is breathing heavily. Liddell pushes off an throws an elbow but Triton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Triton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards. Liddell throws an elbow but it misses.
Triton looking to throw knees to the head but Liddell is blocking nicely.
Triton scores with a knee to the head.
Triton connects with a knee to the head.
Triton scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Triton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Triton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Liddell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Triton. Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Triton circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Triton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Triton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liddell . Triton scores with a kick to the midsection. Triton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Triton moves into the clinch. Liddell working aggressively here.
Triton manages to break the clinch.
Triton closes the distance and clinches. Triton looking for a takedown. Triton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good leg kick by Triton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Triton lands but Liddell takes it in his stride. 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! Triton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Triton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Triton fakes the leg kick and cracks Liddell in the body. The fighters circling - Liddell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Liddell keeps the fight on the outside. Liddell throws the left hand but Triton avoids the punch easily. Triton scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Triton throws a leg kick which misses Liddell 's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddell tries to avoid it. Triton throws a leg kick which misses Liddell 's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddell tries to avoid it. Triton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Triton with a knee to the head.
Chuck Liddell 's cut is getting worse. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liddell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Triton's brow. Triton breaks from the clinch.
Triton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Triton, right into the meat.
A big left from Liddell misses. Triton misses with a double jab.
Triton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liddell 's head. Triton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liddell . An inside leg kick lands from Triton. Triton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Triton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Triton moves away from the strike by Liddell . Triton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Triton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liddell .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liddell throws a leg kick and Triton counters with a left and a right that stings Liddell . Liddell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. No joy there for Triton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Triton connects with a jab. Triton scores with a jab to the jaw. Triton scores with a three punch combo!
Chuck Liddell 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Triton circles away quickly and effectively. Triton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Triton. Triton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Triton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Triton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell . Triton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liddell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Triton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Liddell walks into a straight right hand from Triton.
Jeez, Chuck Liddell 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A punch combination from Triton misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Triton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Triton advances to mount. Triton is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Triton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Triton!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BamBam Pistonhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, THE PRODIGY - voodoo people. Demo Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to BamBam Pistonhead's chin.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demo Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, BamBam Pistonhead! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pistonhead throws a right and a left that both miss. Pistonhead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Pistonhead thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
Pistonhead wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well. Pistonhead is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pistonhead looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Man wants to sweep here but Pistonhead controlling him for the moment. Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pistonhead with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pistonhead controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position. Man has Pistonhead pulled in close to control his posture. Pistonhead is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Pistonhead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Man wants to stand and escape but Pistonhead is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Pistonhead looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well. The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Man slips a jab and a cross from Pistonhead.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pistonhead looks gassed! Man lands a jab. Demo Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pistonhead misses with a double jab.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pistonhead misses with a few strikes there.
Pistonhead shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pistonhead in his tracks.
Pistonhead is rocked! Man misses with a straight left. Man lands a left and a right that send Pistonhead crashing to the mat, dazed. Man thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Pistonhead is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him? Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pistonhead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pistonhead takes a shot right to the bread basket. Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pistonhead seems to have recovered his senses. Nice body punch from Man. Man swinging wildly here.
Man cracks Pistonhead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pistonhead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away. Man misses with a hook. Pistonhead ducked under it nicely. Pistonhead misses with a body shot
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pistonhead moves away from the strike by Man. Pistonhead jabbing away but nothing is landing. Man looks to throw the jab but Pistonhead is out of range. Man misses with a few strikes there.
Man throws a body punch but Pistonhead moves out of range. Pistonhead tries to clinch up and Pistonhead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pistonhead lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pistonhead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Man. Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pistonhead. Pistonhead throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot. Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pistonhead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man lands a jab. Pistonhead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Man misses with a wild body shot. Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pistonhead. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pistonhead staying out of range there. BamBam Pistonhead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pistonhead finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head. A left and a right from Man both land. Nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Pistonhead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demo Man dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Pistonhead takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man. Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. No luck with that takedown attempt from Pistonhead. Man throws a combination that misses letting Pistonhead counter with a right hand. Pistonhead throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Man counter with a right hand. Pistonhead clinches but Man breaks the clinch and Man counters with a three punch combo that has Pistonhead backing up. Pistonhead nods at Man to acknowledge the strikes. Man misses with a looping left. A jab from Man does it's job there. Demo Man is winning the standup battle so far. Pistonhead works over Man's head and body with a nice combination. Danga de danga de dang - Man scores with a four punch combination! Man digs a good hook to Pistonhead's body.
Pistonhead clinches but Man breaks the clinch and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pistonhead looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pistonhead with a lazy takedown attempt and Man counters with a three punch combo that has Pistonhead backing up. Pistonhead nods at Man to acknowledge the strikes. Demo Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BamBam Pistonhead. Pistonhead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pistonhead there as he acknowledges the shot. Pistonhead misses with a takedown attempt and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pistonhead blocks a jab. Some wild striking there from Pistonhead.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Pistonhead does a little dance to reset his feet. Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pistonhead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Man defending well as Pistonhead loads up on a big left hand. Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pistonhead misses with a series of wild punches.
Pistonhead scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Man lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man throws out a loose jab but Pistonhead uses good head movement to avoid it. Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pistonhead to score with a decent uppercut. Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pistonhead. Pistonhead circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Man misses with a double jab.
Pistonhead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man. Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pistonhead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pistonhead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Man's half guard. Pistonhead missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pistonhead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pistonhead's back! Man throwing wild punches that miss their target. Pistonhead manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Pistonhead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pistonhead wants to stand but Man is controlling the position. Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Man throws a strike but Pistonhead rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pistonhead on the ground. Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather. Pistonhead with a nice head shot there.
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. Man keeping full guard, as Pistonhead tries to pass. Pistonhead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Man tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pistonhead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pistonhead throwing strikes but missing. Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pistonhead. Pistonhead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pistonhead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Man throws a jab when Pistonhead was well out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demo Man dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Man cracks Pistonhead with an open hand slap. Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pistonhead can do to turn this around? Pistonhead has a takedown stuffed. Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Pistonhead slips under a jab. Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistonhead was well out of range. Poor timing from Man. Pistonhead misses with a combination
and Pistonhead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A swing and a miss from Pistonhead. Jab, jab by Man - just one landing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Man jabs at Pistonhead's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Man connects with a crisp jab. Pistonhead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man moves out of range as Pistonhead strikes. Man lands with a hook. Pistonhead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Man scores with a jab to the jaw. Pistonhead misses with a hook. Man lands a left and a right that send Pistonhead crashing to the mat, dazed. Man thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pistonhead throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Man misses its intended target. Pistonhead with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab. Demo Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pistonhead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Man misses with a hook. Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Pistonhead might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pistonhead avoids the body shot from Man.
Pistonhead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pistonhead gets slowly back to his feet. Demo Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BamBam Pistonhead. Nice body punch from Man. Man scores with a jab. Pistonhead acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man jabs Pistonhead right on the nose. Pistonhead blinks but takes it well. Pistonhead misses with a combination
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Man misses. Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Pistonhead on that attempt. Man scores with a nice right hand.
Pistonhead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man throws a series of punches but Pistonhead moves out of range. Pistonhead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Pistonhead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Pistonhead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pistonhead takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Man takes a swing at Pistonhead's ribcage but misses. Nice sprawl there from Man as Pistonhead shoots in. Pistonhead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Pistonhead fails with the takedown and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Pistonhead. Pistonhead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man. Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pistonhead. BamBam Pistonhead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Man scores with a one two! Pistonhead had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Pistonhead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pistonhead ducks under a wild hook from Man. Man thuds a left hand into Pistonhead's body. Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pistonhead drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pistonhead tries to clinch but Man moves away and Pistonhead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pistonhead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one. Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Pistonhead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man. Man thows a body shot but no joy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pistonhead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Pistonhead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Man counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Demo Man showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Demo Man! Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Demo Man! Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Demo Man!
Demo Man wins by unanimous decision!
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