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QFC Tournament 1057 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Wells (ranked 4542 p4p, 4564 weight class) and Jon Talbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenneth Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Talbain!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbain shoots in looking for a takedown but Wells manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talbain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wells digs a good body shot into Talbain's ribs.
Talbain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Wells as Talbain shoots in.
Kenneth Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Talbain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wells seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talbain misses with a head kick.
Wells connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wells connects with a looping right hand.
Wells fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenneth Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talbain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wells could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wells goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wells goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Talbain stumbles back but Wells runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Talbain to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Talbain will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenneth Wells!
Kenneth Wells decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Bebok (ranked 3119 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Negligence Thibodeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrzej Bebok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Negligence Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Bebok counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Bebok tries to get into range but Thibodeaux steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bebok! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Thibodeaux scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Negligence Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Stough (ranked 4661 p4p, 4501 weight class) and Fredo Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blaise Stough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fredo Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari shoots in but Stough avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stough decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stough wants to take a breather but Ferrari is having none of it.
Stough 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.
Stough is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferrari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stough.
Ferrari looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari is staying active underneath Stough, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to roll over but Stough keeps him under control.
Ferrari is looking to escape.
Stough not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferrari wants to control but Stough is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferrari is trying to get back to full guard.
Stough is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferrari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stough.
Ferrari wants to improve his position but Stough is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stough is looking for a kimura here.
Stough is trying to work for a kimura but Ferrari is defending well.
Stough not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stough is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferrari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stough.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stough tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to get back to full guard.
Stough is thwarting Ferrari's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Ferrari.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown. Stough tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stough went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferrari shoots in and drives through. Stough sprawls well.
Blaise Stough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredo Ferrari.
Stough drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stough cracks Ferrari with a big elbow.
Stough landing strikes.
Ferrari is not content to let Stough control the position.
Stough moves into full mount!
Ferrari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stough trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaise Stough dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferrari moves out of range of the body kick.
Stough stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stough wants it to stay on the feet.
Stough shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferrari is trying to defend but Stough finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stough is looking for a kimura but Ferrari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stough to get the leverage.
Stough drops an elbow to the side of Ferrari's head.
Ferrari actively working from the bottom here.
Ferrari is trying to maintain the position but Stough is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stough stalling.
Stough trying to control the action but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Stough really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stough is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stough is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferrari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stough drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ferrari looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ferrari looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ferrari!
Stough is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferrari is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stough wants to hold on but Ferrari pushes him away.
Stough is trying to escape the mount.
Ferrari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stough is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Ferrari there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrari can do to turn this around?
Ferrari thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stough is trying desperately to improve position.
Stough sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ferrari wants to take a breather but Stough is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stough scores with a few weak punches.
It looks like Ferrari is going to stand back up.
Stough actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stough tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ferrari has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ferrari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stough is looking to escape.
Ferrari 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.
Stough in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stough because Ferrari loaded up on that one.
Ferrari avoids the attempt from Stough to control.
Ferrari throwing strikes here but Stough is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stough is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferrari is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fredo Ferrari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferrari lands a big shot there that rocks Stough but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
 Stough is rocked!
Ferrari trying to control but Stough is having none of it.
Oh Stough is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferrari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari prevents Stough from getting the reversal.
Ferrari thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ferrari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferrari looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stough might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferrari throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredo Ferrari 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ferrari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stough's waist but Stough gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrari off to one side.
Stough seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferrari rushes Stough and presses him up against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stough tries to circle away but Ferrari has him pinned against the cage.
Stough tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferrari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferrari pulls guard effortlessly.
Stough passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferrari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stough is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferrari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stough has hold of Ferrari's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ferrari seems comfortable defending it but Stough has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ferrari is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ferrari is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stough couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blaise Stough!
During a confident post fight interview, Blaise Stough thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Vera (ranked 4667 p4p, 4496 weight class) and Vicious Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vicious Frank!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.
Vera feinted with a counter takedown.
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vera counters with a shoot takedown. Frank fights it but they end up in guard.
Vera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frank to the mat! Frank manages to get full guard.
Vera is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Vera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Vera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vera has managed to get both his arms back between Frank's legs - danger averted.
Frank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vera controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vera is aware though and is defending well.
Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vera is one step ahead 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.
Vera controlling from the top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vera is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Frank has his foot on Vera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vera works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vera manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Vera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frank drops Vera with a naaaaasty hook - Vera is in real trouble here! Frank dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicious Frank!
Our winner, Vicious Frank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steph Curry (ranked 4578 p4p, 4655 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steph Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drago wants to break free but Curry has control.
Curry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Curry prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Curry keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Curry has the dominant position.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Curry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago has closed the distance and engaged Curry in a clinch.
Drago is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drago as Curry tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago wants to break free but Curry has control.
Curry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drago just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drago is trying to push Curry away but Curry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Curry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steph Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Curry has double underhooks.
Curry has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Curry has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Curry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curry has him pressed against the cage.
Curry is looking to break free of the clinch but Drago has double underhooks.
Curry prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Curry has him pressed against the cage.
Curry pulls guard successfully.
Curry controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
Curry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Curry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Drago trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curry manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Curry tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Drago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curry trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Curry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curry stands and throws Drago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry trying to control the position but Drago is working away.
Drago is letting Curry control him for a moment.
Curry decides to stand up, so the ref orders Drago to his feet.
Curry gets tackled into the cage by Drago. Drago maintains the clinch.
Drago tries to break free but Curry pushes him back against the cage.
Curry wants a takedown.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Curry won't allow it.
Drago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drago wants to break free but Curry has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago tries to break free but Curry pushes him back against the cage.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Curry has the dominant position.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago slips under a jab.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Curry keeps him there for the moment.
Curry can't get the takedown.
Curry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drago after a bit of a struggle.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drago defends well and Curry ends up having to push Drago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drago clinches up with Curry and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drago clinches with his opponent.
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago tries to circle away but Curry has him pinned against the cage.
Drago tries to break free but Curry pushes him back against the cage.
Curry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curry pulls Drago into guard.
Curry seems keen to control Drago's posture.
Drago sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drago can't break the clinch.
Curry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drago is trying to break free.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drago to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steph Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curry has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drago wants to break free but Curry has control.
Drago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curry has him pressed against the cage.
Curry keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Curry has him pressed against the cage.
Curry tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.
Curry stalling against the cage.
Drago is trying to push Curry away but Curry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Curry prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Curry keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Curry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Curry keeps him there for the moment.
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curry is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drago as Curry tries to tie him up.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Curry keeps him there for the moment.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Curry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Curry keeps him there for the moment.
That's four 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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Curry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drago's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drago is trying to push Curry away but Curry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Curry has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Curry tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Curry tries to pull guard but Drago holds him up against the cage and eventually Curry drops back down to his feet.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Curry has him pressed against the cage.
Curry keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Curry has him pressed against the cage.
Drago tries to circle away but Curry has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago pushes Curry up against the cage in a clinch.
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Drago tries to clinch but Curry is having none of it.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Drago forces Curry back against the cage and clinches.
Curry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivan Drago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drago prevents it.
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago moves into the clinch successfully.
Curry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. Curry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curry, pushing him back against the cage.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Curry keeps him there for the moment.
Drago tries to circle away but Curry has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Curry won't allow it.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Curry won't allow it.
Curry stalling in the clinch but Drago improves position.
Drago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drago tries to circle away but Curry has him pinned against the cage.
Curry is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steph Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago tries to circle away but Curry has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Curry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drago after a bit of a struggle.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Curry is controlling the position.
Curry breaks from the clinch.
Curry gets tackled into the cage by Drago. Drago maintains the clinch.
Curry trying to land knees to the body.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Curry keeps him there for the moment.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Curry has the dominant position.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Curry has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Curry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drago uses from the top position.
Curry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curry looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curry being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Drago has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curry tries to land a front kick but Drago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drago throws out a counter right but Curry avoids it with no problem.
Drago moves into range and clinches up with Curry.
Drago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Curry.
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago is trying to break free.
Drago tries to break free but Curry pushes him back against the cage.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curry keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Curry is trying to pull guard but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Drago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. Curry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Drago manages to break the clinch.
Drago drives through and clinches with Curry against the cage.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Curry has him pressed against the cage.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Curry is controlling him.
Drago wants to break free but Curry has control.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Curry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curry dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ivan Drago!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ivan Drago!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Drago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 3094 p4p, 4594 weight class) and Naseem Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thriller. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naseem Hamed!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed takes a swing at Pudzianowski's ribcage but misses.
Hamed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamed as he avoids it easily.
Hamed throws a body punch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski goes for a double leg but Hamed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamed continues to drive forward.
Hamed misses with the head strike.
Hamed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamed gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamed wants to get back to striking at distance but Pudzianowski won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Hamed.
Pudzianowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but Hamed stands there with Pudzianowski around his waist. Pudzianowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pudzianowski throws an elbow but misses.
Hamed looking to throw knees to the head but Pudzianowski is blocking nicely.
Hamed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pudzianowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hamed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Pudzianowski takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hamed on the inside.
Hamed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Hamed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamed lands an uppercut.
Hamed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hamed pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pudzianowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed lands a right hand.
Hamed lands a hook that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Pudzianowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pudzianowski takes a shot to the head.
Hamed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hamed gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski takes a shot to the head.
Hamed lands a nice uppercut.
Hamed lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hamed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hamed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pudzianowski takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hamed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hamed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hamed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
Hamed looking to throw knees to the head but Pudzianowski is blocking nicely.
Pudzianowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hamed after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hamed.
Hamed scores with a shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Hamed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hamed lands a right hand.
Hamed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
Hamed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hamed pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hamed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hamed.
Hamed lands a hook that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Hamed pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski dodges an elbow strike from Hamed.
Hamed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Hamed tries to land a knee to the head but Pudzianowski blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Hamed.
Hamed lands an uppercut.
Hamed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pudzianowski up against the cage.
Hamed scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamed lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naseem Hamed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hamed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pudzianowski at a distance.
Hamed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Hamed stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pudzianowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pudzianowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamed jabs Pudzianowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hamed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hamed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hamed feints a jab promting Pudzianowski to slip. Hamed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pudzianowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamed scores with a hook to the body. Pudzianowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hamed looks to land a combination but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Naseem Hamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamed swings for the body but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamed lands a nice hook to Pudzianowski's body. Pudzianowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pudzianowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski avoids the body shot from Hamed.
Nice body punch from Hamed.
Naseem Hamed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamed moves into the clinch.
Hamed lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hamed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hamed lands with a right to the head.
Hamed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hamed lands a right hand.
Hamed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed lands a right hand.
Hamed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hamed.
Hamed gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hamed.
Hamed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hamed scores with a shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Hamed lands with a short shot to the head.
Hamed scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hamed.
Hamed lands a hook that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Hamed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hamed pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamed gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamed lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamed gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamed tries to circle away but Pudzianowski has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hamed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hamed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naseem Hamed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hamed gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hamed.
Hamed lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Hamed.
Hamed lands a hook that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Hamed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hamed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Hamed lands a shot to the body.
Hamed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pudzianowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hamed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hamed looking to throw knees to the head but Pudzianowski is blocking nicely.
Hamed tries to land a knee to the head but Pudzianowski blocks with his arms.
Hamed lands a left hand.
Hamed lands with a right to the head.
Hamed lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamed tries to break free but Pudzianowski pushes him back against the cage.
Hamed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hamed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naseem Hamed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hamed rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hamed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Hamed on the inside.
Pudzianowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch.
Hamed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pudzianowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the side of Hamed's head but Hamed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamed throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamed misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamed jabs at Pudzianowski's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamed misses with a body shot.
Hamed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pudzianowski slips under a jab from Hamed.
Pudzianowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed digs a good body shot into Pudzianowski's ribs.
Naseem Hamed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Hamed looks to score with a jab to the body but Pudzianowski is just out of range.
Hamed has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hamed.
Hamed lands a left hand.
Hamed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hamed.
Pudzianowski has had enough of the clinch but Hamed keeps him there for the moment.
Hamed tries to break free but Pudzianowski pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Hamed.
Hamed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pudzianowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pudzianowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamed slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed lands a nice uppercut.
Hamed lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Hamed tries a knee to the head but Pudzianowski blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Hamed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamed gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hamed.
Hamed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hamed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamed misses the shot to the body.
Hamed throws a shot to the body.
Hamed gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamed lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Hamed.
Pudzianowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Hamed.
Hamed lands a left hand.
Hamed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Hamed scores with a shoulder strike.
Hamed scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamed lands a body shot.
Hamed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamed scores with a shoulder strike.
Hamed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hamed on the inside.
Hamed pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski trying to stall but Hamed improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hamed.
A shot in the inside from Hamed.
Hamed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hamed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Hamed.
Hamed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Hamed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naseem Hamed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamed pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naseem Hamed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamed 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Naseem Hamed!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Naseem Hamed!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Naseem Hamed!
Naseem Hamed wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Naseem Hamed made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Faulkner (ranked 4692 p4p, 4500 weight class) and Alonzo Stuckey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buck Faulkner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alonzo Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulkner catches Stuckey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Alonzo Stuckey has been cut.
Stuckey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Faulkner lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Stuckey falls backwards - clearly groggy! Faulkner dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Faulkner!
During a confident post fight interview, Buck Faulkner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Stalin (ranked 4707 p4p, 4577 weight class) and Conor MccGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Red Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor MccGregor!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin moves into the clinch.
Stalin gets through MccGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalin swings wildly with an uppercut but MccGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MccGregor blocking some punches.
Stalin drops MccGregor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! MccGregor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 MccGregor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Stalin fails to land.
MccGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalin finish him?
MccGregor blocking some punches.
MccGregor blocks an uppercut.
Stalin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MccGregor blocking some punches.
Stalin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalin.
MccGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalin misses with a punch on the inside.
MccGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Stalin.
MccGregor tries to break the clinch but Stalin is controlling the position.
Stalin misses with some punches.
Stalin lands with a right to the head.
Stalin creates a bit of distance and cracks MccGregor with a massive left hook! MccGregor crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Stalin stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Stalin!
Red Stalin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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