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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murphy Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Stepanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Stepanov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murphy Mcdonald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Stepanov! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stepanov works the jab nicely. Mcdonald looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Stepanov connects with the punch.
It looks like Murphy Mcdonald has been cut. Mcdonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left and a right from Stepanov both land. Nice combination.
Mcdonald is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stepanov cracks Mcdonald with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stepanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mcdonald to stand back up! Oh Mcdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stepanov cracks Mcdonald with a left hook right on the temple and Mcdonald goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Stepanov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mcdonald is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Stepanov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Veloso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Alkofer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Veloso! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Veloso. No joy for Alkofer on that attempt. Veloso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Veloso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alkofer has escaped the position, nice work there. Alkofer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Veloso has just dragged him back down to the mat. Veloso is working to tighten is grip on Alkofer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Alkofer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Veloso is really squeezing tight and eventually Alkofer passes out! Veloso breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Douglas Veloso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Kilgore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Kilgore! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kilgore swinging wildly here.
Jones has a takedown stuffed. Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilgore's waist but Kilgore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side. Jones instigates a clinch. Jones looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones has hold of one of Kilgore's legs. Kilgore is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Jones throws a strike but Kilgore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kilgore drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kilgore as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kilgore! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eric Kilgore!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doros Dimisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Zedowski (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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doros Dimisco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Zedowski! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zedowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zedowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimisco. Dimisco moves into the clinch. Dimisco digs a right hand underneath Zedowski's ribcage. Zedowski let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dimisco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimisco pushes Zedowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dimisco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Steven Zedowski has been cut. Dimisco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimisco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Zedowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Zedowski looks gassed! Dimisco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. 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! Dimisco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dimisco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
Dimisco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dimisco lands with a short shot to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges. Dimisco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Dimisco lands an elbow that stopped Zedowski in his tracks for a moment. Dimisco working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dimisco lands a nice uppercut. Dimisco lands an elbow that stopped Zedowski in his tracks for a moment. Zedowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Dimisco shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dimisco is working Zedowski over against the cage. Dimisco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zedowski's face.
Zedowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round. Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zedowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A right hand to the body from Dimisco.
Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zedowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dimisco prevents it.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski. Dimisco lands an elbow just above Zedowski 's eye. Dimisco lands an elbow inside. Zedowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Zedowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dimisco smiles and moves away.
Dimisco clinches. Zedowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dimisco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zedowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimisco sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dimisco tries to clinch up but Zedowski circles away and keeps his distance. Zedowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimisco.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zedowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zedowski paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Dimisco looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dimisco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dimisco works Zedowski's body with a nice hook. Horrible takedown by Zedowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Dimisco which made him look bad. Zedowski misses the jab. Dimisco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Dimisco leaves Zedowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dimisco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dimisco has closed the distance and engaged Zedowski in a clinch.
Dimisco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zedowski.
Zedowski blocks an elbow strike. Zedowski tries to pull guard but Dimisco holds him up against the cage and eventually Zedowski drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimisco. Zedowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zedowski closes the distance and clinches up with Dimisco, looking for a takedown. Zedowski pushes Dimisco against the cage but Dimisco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dimisco moves in looking to clinch but Zedowski pushes him off. Dimisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zedowski. Dimisco clinches up with Zedowski and pushes him back against the cage. Zedowski blocks an elbow strike from Dimisco.
Dimisco presses Zedowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zedowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zedowski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Zedowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dimisco lands a damaging elbow. Zedowski takes an elbow to the forehead. Dimisco is working Zedowski over against the cage. Dimisco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dimisco lands with a right to the head. Dimisco working Zedowski over with knees to the body. Dimisco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Dimisco.
Dimisco scores with a hook to the body. Zedowski fails to pull guard.
Dimisco lands an elbow just above Zedowski 's eye. Dimisco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zedowski backwards. Dimisco working Zedowski over with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zedowski looking for a takedown. Dimisco connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Steven Zedowski's cut even more. A body shot lands from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zedowski backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zedowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zedowski takes an elbow to the forehead. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dimisco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zedowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doros Dimisco dominated that round. The cut man is working on Steven Zedowski's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zedowski misses with a wild combination.
Dimisco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimisco needs to keep his hands up - Zedowski had a free shot at his head there. Zedowski throws a lazy right hand but Dimisco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dimisco darts in and clinches Zedowski up against the cage. Zedowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Zedowski takes a knee to the side of the body. Dimisco lands a nice elbow. Doros Dimisco has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zedowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dimisco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dimisco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zedowski or not. Dimisco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zedowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dimisco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zedowski or not. Dimisco lands an uppercut. Dimisco lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zedowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dimisco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zedowski can do to turn this around? Nice body punch from Dimisco.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zedowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zedowski tries to pull guard but Dimisco holds him up against the cage and eventually Zedowski drops back down to his feet.
A short body shot lands from Dimisco as the two fighters clinch.
Dimisco lands a shot to the body. Dimisco presses Zedowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dimisco lands a knee to the body.
Dimisco lands an uppercut. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimisco. Zedowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges. Dimisco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Zedowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dimisco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dimisco scores with a shoulder strike. Knees to the body from Dimisco.
Zedowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Zedowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dimisco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zedowski takes an elbow to the temple. Zedowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doros Dimisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dimisco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zedowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zedowski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zedowski shoots in for a double leg but Dimisco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Zedowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dimisco tries to clinch there but Zedowski circles away.
Dimisco doesn't manage to clinch there - Zedowski circles away.
Dimisco lands a head kick. Zedowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Zedowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimisco sprawls well. He's pushed Zedowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dimisco has closed the distance and engaged Zedowski in a clinch.
Dimisco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dimisco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dimisco cracks Zedowski with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Dimisco lands a good knee to the midsection. Zedowski won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Dimisco. Dimisco crunches a lovely knee into Zedowski's ribcage. A short body shot lands from Dimisco as the two fighters clinch.
Dimisco lands a knee to the body.
Zedowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dimisco lands with a short head shot on the inside. Zedowski wants a takedown.
Zedowski is trying to drag Dimisco to the mat but Dimisco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Dimisco gets through Zedowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zedowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dimisco lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dimisco lands a knee to the head.
Dimisco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zedowski is defending well for now. Dimisco digs a right hand underneath Zedowski's ribcage. Zedowski let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dimisco misses with a punch to the body.
Dimisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zedowski backwards. Dimisco landing knees to the head.
Dimisco stops a takedown attempt from Zedowski.
Zedowski has Dimisco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimisco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dimisco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zedowski's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zedowski has Dimisco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimisco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dimisco lands a nice shot to the body. Zedowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dimisco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dimisco tries to clinch there but Zedowski circles away.
Zedowski shoots in for a takedown but Dimisco shows good takedown defense. Dimisco throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Dimisco. Dimisco moves out of range as Zedowski strikes. Zedowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dimisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dimisco clinches up against the cage. Dimisco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dimisco lands a good knee to the midsection. Zedowski won't want to take too many of those. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doros Dimisco dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Steven Zedowski's cut. That's time! Dimisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zedowski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zedowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimisco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zedowski can't get the takedown.
Zedowski takes an elbow to the forehead. Zedowski is working for takedown but Dimisco is calmly controlling the position for now. A right hook to the body lands for Dimisco.
Zedowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski. Dimisco has closed the distance and engaged Zedowski in a clinch.
Dimisco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimisco. Dimisco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Dimisco trying to land knees to the body.
Zedowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dimisco lands an elbow just above Zedowski 's eye. Dimisco crunches a lovely knee into Zedowski's ribcage. A hook to the body from Dimisco.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dimisco crunches a lovely knee into Zedowski's ribcage. Zedowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short right from Dimisco. Dimisco scores with a shoulder strike. Zedowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Zedowski has Dimisco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimisco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dimisco gets through Zedowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Knees to the body from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands with a light punch inside. Zedowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dimisco lands an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Dimisco.
Dimisco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dimisco gets underhooks to prevent Zedowski's takedown attempt.
Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zedowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Zedowski avoiding damage as Dimisco throws knees to the body.
Dimisco throws a head punch that misses. Zedowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Zedowski takes an elbow to the temple. Zedowski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dimisco regains guard.
Zedowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dimisco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zedowski, into his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zedowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dimisco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zedowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimisco is aware though and is defending well. Zedowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimisco defends well. Dimisco tries to stand but Zedowski is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zedowski wants to hit a switch here but Dimisco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zedowski there! Zedowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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. Steven Zedowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zedowski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zedowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Dimisco has a good base and remains in mount. Dimisco is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Dimisco gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Zedowski cracks Dimisco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dimisco defending well as Zedowski loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Doros Dimisco showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimisco, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doros Dimisco!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between johnny turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brok Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brok Lesnar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with johnny turk's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, johnny turk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brok Lesnar! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from turk as Lesnar shoots in. Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but turk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat. johnny turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brok Lesnar. Lesnar tries to clinch there but turk circles away.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. turk wants to get back to his feet. Lesnar with the ground and pound but turk uses the opportunity to regain guard. Lesnar won't allow turk to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar trying to control but turk is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. turk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lesnar shoots in but turk avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lesnar looks gassed! Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnar tries to clinch but turk moves out of range. Brok Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but turk paws at him with a jab and circles away. turk gets the takedown into side control. turk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lesnar to his feet. turk stalks Lesnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnar's face. Lesnar staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round. turk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. turk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. 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! turk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. turk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. turk is looking for a kimura but Lesnar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for turk to get the leverage. turk decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. turk moves into the clinch successfully.
turk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lesnar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by turk. turk obviously looking to wear him down.
Lesnar looks to clinch and turk counters with a left to the body. turk throws a good cross that connects.
turk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnar backs up against the cage.
turk drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
turk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. turk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. turk lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming. turk scores with a punch to the head. turk lands with a good body shot. Left hook, right uppercut from turk. Danga de danga de dang - turk scores with a four punch combination! turk scores with a jab. turk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. turk showed some decent athleticism there. turk decides to stand up. Lesnar tries to clinch and turk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnar thinking. A head kick by Lesnar misses and turk counters with a straight punch to the midsection. turk stalks Lesnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnar's face. Lesnar staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round. turk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by turk. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lesnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
turk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from turk. Lesnar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. turk gets in close and instigates a clinch. turk breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from turk. Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably and turk counters with a right hand to the body. A left and a right from turk both land. Nice combination. turk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lesnar's half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lesnar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but turk pulls his head out easily. turk gets to his feet - back to striking we go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
johnny turk dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses and turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. turk circles away from the clinch attempt and turk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by turk!
Lesnar misses with a takedown and turk moves into the clinch. turk breaks from the clinch.
turk lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnar's head back.
turk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Lesnar is breathing heavily. turk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lesnar is trying to defend but turk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! turk escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. turk stalks Lesnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnar's face. Lesnar staggers backwards, shaken. Lesnar takes one to the chin there. Lesnar with a poor takedown and turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. turk lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection. Lesnar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. turk thumps Lesnar with a low kick. turk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The fight moves into the clinch position. turk breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt and turk counters with a one-two to the body. johnny turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brok Lesnar. turk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Danga de danga de dang - turk scores with a four punch combination! Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from turk finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. turk scores to the head and body with a nice combination! turk stalks Lesnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnar's face. Lesnar staggers backwards, shaken. turk scores with a hook. turk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. turk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around? Lesnar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. johnny turk is winning the standup battle so far. turk throws a combination. Lesnar tries to block but a couple of punches get through. turk jabs at Lesnar's body. turk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A nice combination there by turk.
Lesnar wants to clinch but turk slips to the side so turk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Lesnar keeping moving, preventing turk from controlling successfully. turk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. turk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. turk is working the combinations to good effect here. Lesnar wants to clinch and turk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. turk lands a jab-cross combination. Lesnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles and turk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnar's guard. turk gets to his feet. Lesnar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably and turk counters with a slapping leg kick. Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling turk to counter with a crisp jab. Lesnar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
turk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. turk stalks Lesnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnar's face. Lesnar staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch and turk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown and turk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesnar's guard now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! turk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lesnar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lesnar has escaped and now he's on top! Lesnar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on turk, up you get! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
johnny turk dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lesnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles and turk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. turk lands a nice shot to the body.
johnny turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lesnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. turk lands a two punch combo.
turk throws a one two combo.
Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch and turk counters with a single leg into guard. Lesnar didn't expect that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! turk gets to his feet - Lesnar follows without any prompting. Lesnar walks into a straight right hand from turk. Lesnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Lesnar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A cross from turk lands. turk works over Lesnar's head and body with a nice combination. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lesnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles and turk counters with a left and a right that stings Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round. turk throws a series of strikes that have Lesnar backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for turk. That snapped Lesnar's head back.
Lesnar fails with the takedown and turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lesnar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. turk throws a series of strikes that have Lesnar backpedaling.
Danga de danga de dang - turk scores with a four punch combination! Lesnar closes the distance but turk moves to the side and turk counters with a stiff right hand. turk tests Lesnar's chin there with a solid looking shot. turk looks to land a combination. Lesnar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. turk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lesnar wants to clinch and turk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesnar's guard now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. turk wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling his posture from full guard. turk stands up from Lesnar's guard - turk perhaps looking for a knockout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. turk lands with a shot to the body. turk circles away from the clinch attempt and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt and turk counters with a nice body shot. turk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. turk instigates a clinch. turk manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar wants to clinch and turk counters with a takedown into side control. Lesnar tries to improve position but can't. turk stands up and beckons Lesnar to his feet. turk throws a one two combo.
turk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lesnar's guard. Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy. turk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lesnar, up you get! A punch combination from turk misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lesnar tries to clinch but turk moves away and turk counters by clinching up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! turk is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him. Lesnar pushes off an throws an elbow but turk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. turk has Lesnar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. turk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lesnar tumbling to the mat - turk dives into Lesnar's guard. turk wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. johnny turk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight! johnny turk showed his dominance in that final round. Well turk 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... johnny turk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ah has chosen Drivin South as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Popov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Ah! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ah keeps the fight on the outside. Ah closes the distance and pushes Popov back into the cage. Ah utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Andrey Popov has been cut. Ah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Popov tries to break free but Ah pushes him back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Popov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popov throws a series of punches but Ah avoids them all with ease. Ah closes the distance but Popov moves to the side and Popov counters with a three punch combo that has Ah backing up. Ah nods at Popov to acknowledge the strikes. Ah gets a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ah works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ah with the ground and pound from mount. Ah with shots to the head and body - Popov looks very uncomfortable down there. The referee warns Popov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Ah. The referee warns Popov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Popov is rocked! Popov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ah working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ah looking to control but Popov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ah has control of Popov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Popov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ah postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Popov looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ah lands a nice shot to the head. Popov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Ah controlling the pace for now. Popov is squirming around, avoiding Ah's attempts to control the action. Ah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Popov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Popov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ah trying to control but Popov is having none of it. Popov seems to have got his legs back now. Ah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ah looking to control and managing it successfully. Ah looking to control but Popov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Popov tries to buck Ah off but he can't manage it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ah dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andrey Popov's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Popov throws a right and a left that Ah avoids nicely. Ah slips under a jab. Ah forces Popov back against the cage and clinches. Ah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Popov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A frustrated look appears on Popov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ah can't get the takedown.
Popov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Popov avoids it. Ah missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ah. Popov dodges an elbow strike from Ah.
Ah breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Popov misses the shot to the body. Popov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Popov really felt that one! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ah clinches up with Popov and pushes him back against the cage. Ah looking to throw knees to the head but Popov is blocking nicely.
Popov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ah.
Popov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ah has clasped his hands together around Popov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Ah lands some shots froms side control. Ah has hold of Popov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Popov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ah cranks the arm and Popov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Popov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mr Ah!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pjotr Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markov has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Pjotr Markov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Ross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pjotr Markov! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ross throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ross. Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ross closes the distance and clinches up with Markov, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes Markov against the cage but Markov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Markov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross has a takedown stuffed. Markov slips a jab from Ross. Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markov lands an overhand right. Markov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross. A telegraphed right hand from Ross misses the target. Markov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ross moves in looking to clinch but Markov pushes him off. Markov connects with a body shot. Ross lands with an uppercut that bounces Markov off the cage and back into rage. Markov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A big left from Ross misses. Ross gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Markov trying to control here.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ross wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Markov is trying to get back to full guard. Markov manages to escape and get back to his feet! Ross works over Markov's head and body with a nice combination. Ross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Markov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ross slips a straight right by Markov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Markov. Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Markov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ross. Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov lands with a nice body punch. Markov throws a shot to the body.
Ross is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Markov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ross in his tracks. Ross has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ross there as he acknowledges the shot. Ross slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Markov rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage. Ross takes a shot to the head. Markov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ross up against the cage. Ross misses with a short punch on the inside. Markov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Markov cracks Ross with a right hand to the side of the head. Pjotr Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Markov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross. Ross misses with a wild combination.
Markov digs a good hook to Ross's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Markov duly obliges. Markov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Markov is trying to stand.
Markov is concentrating on defense, preventing Ross from advancing position. Markov trying to control but Ross postures up.
Markov wants to get back to full guard. Markov kicks off Ross and gets to his feet. Nice sprawl there from Markov as Ross shoots in. Ross drops his hands momentarily and Markov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ross dives in and grabs Markov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markov pushes down on Ross's head and hops out. Markov thuds his right hand into Ross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Ross.
Ross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markov is fending him off so far but Ross persists. Nope, Markov circles away and we're back to standing. Ross wants to clinch up but Markov keeps it at a distance. Nice body kick there by Markov. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross. Markov lunges at Ross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ross's hand. Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Markov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ross should have avoided that one. Markov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markov lands a jab to Ross's midsection. Markov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Ross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Markov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ross will feel that in the morning. Markov thuds a left hand into Ross's body. Ross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Markov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Markov duly obliges. Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markov cracks Ross with a good jab. Markov cracks the inside of Ross's front leg. Ross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markov to score with a decent uppercut. A left lands for Markov. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Markov. Markov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Markov scores with a jab to the head.
Markov scores with a jab. Ross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A nice combination there by Ross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ross throws a right and a left that both miss. Markov works the jab nicely. Ross misses with a combination
and Markov counters with an inside leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. An inside leg kick lands from Markov. Nice uppercut there from Markov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ross misses with a low kick. Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Markov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Markov scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Markov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Markov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markov to score with a decent uppercut. Pjotr Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Markov scores with a kick to the body.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. 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! Ross throws and low kick but Markov moves out of range easily. Markov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ross's head backwards. Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Markov slams his shin into Ross's torso. Markov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Markov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ross is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Markov cracks Ross with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ross tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Markov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ross is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pjotr Markov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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253 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Emelianenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McRoberts throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range. McRoberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRoberts.
Nice defenses there by McRoberts. McRoberts drives through with a takedown into guard. Emelianenko is looking to stand up but McRoberts isn't so interested in that idea. McRoberts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. McRoberts has gone for a leg lock! Emelianenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into McRoberts's guard. Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and McRoberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between McRoberts's legs - danger averted. McRoberts working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emelianenko has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round. McRoberts regains full guard. Nicely done. McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully. McRoberts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emelianenko passes into side control.
McRoberts is trying to improve his position. McRoberts looks to move to half guard but instead Emelianenko has passed into mount! Damn! A nice elbow there by Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McRoberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount. McRoberts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Emelianenko landing shots from mount. McRoberts is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea. Emelianenko avoids the attempt from McRoberts to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko lands a big shot there that rocks McRoberts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McRoberts is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action. Emelianenko looking to secure an arm triangle but McRoberts defends it well. McRoberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McRoberts manages to regain half guard. Good work. McRoberts wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping 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. McRoberts tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg. Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but McRoberts is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Emelianenko connects with a nice short shot to McRoberts's temple. McRoberts regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emelianenko is sitting in close to McRoberts's body. McRoberts has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Emelianenko is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Emelianenko is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McRoberts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh McRoberts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Living Proof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and naof naof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Living Proof has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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208 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Living Proof! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, naof naof! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Proof is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. naof tries to clinch up but Proof circles away and keeps his distance. naof scores with a takedown into Proof's guard. Proof on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Proof tries to get out of the position. naof drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and naof jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. naof is in close to Proof's body, working some short punches and elbows. Proof wants to stand up but naof is controlling him. naof landing with the ground and pound. naof stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proof swivels though and keeps the full guard. naof drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Proof dives on top into guard. Proof is looking to stand up but naof won't let him. Proof stands up from naof's guard - Proof perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. naof fails in his attempt to clinch. naof tries to clinch there but Proof circles away.
naof tries to clinch up but Proof circles away and keeps his distance. naof is looking to clinch. naof throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Proof was covering up waiting for the punch and naof finishes the takedown easily into guard. naof drops back, looking for a kneebar! Proof looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Proof looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Proof! naof tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Proof wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Proof decides to stand back up. Proof steps back and let's naof get back to his feet. Proof throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. naof dives in and grabs Proof's left leg, looking for a takedown. Proof pushes down on naof's head and hops out. Proof lunges at naof with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by naof's hand. Proof throws a sloppy head kick and naof moves out of range easily. Proof connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed naof momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Proof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Proof feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to naof's calf. naof looks gassed! Proof moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Living Proof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Proof with a jab. Proof misses with a head kick.
Proof lands a nice looking body shot.
naof naof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. naof moves in looking to clinch but Proof pushes him off. Proof jabs at naof's body. Proof is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. naof is looking to clinch. Proof scores with a decent looking hook. Proof scores with the left hand. naof knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. naof fails with a takedown attempt. Living Proof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of naof naof. Proof with a hook. Proof lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends naof sprawling to the canvas. Proof follows him down, looking for the kill. Can naof hang on? Proof stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. naof moves forwards but Proof connects with a nice, crisp jab. naof takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Proof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Proof lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Proof. Nice body punch from Proof. Proof stuns naof with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Proof lands a straight punch to the body, keeping naof at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Proof cracks a nice hook into naof's ribs. Proof works over naof's head and body with a nice combination. Proof lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Proof ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Proof scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Proof lands a nice shot to the body.
Proof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. naof looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A decent looking body kick lands there for Proof. Proof lands a body shot.
Proof bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Left hook, right uppercut from Proof. naof shoots in but no luck this time. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Proof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Proof lands with a nice combination. naof backs away looking to recover. No luck with that takedown attempt from naof. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Living Proof 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.
Proof throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
naof tries to clinch there but Proof circles away.
Proof lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
naof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Proof sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Proof lands a two punch combo.
naof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proof swats him away and circles back towards the center. Proof tries to bum rush naof with a series of wild strikes but naof uses good footwork to avoid the assault. naof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proof swivels and escapes. naof wants to clinch up but Proof keeps it at a distance. Proof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that naof can do to turn this around? naof wants to clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Proof punishes naof's body with a nice straight punch. A left and a right from Proof both land. Nice combination. Living Proof is winning the standup battle so far. Proof scores with a sloppy right hand. naof should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Proof fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Proof. Proof is looking to wear down naof with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Proof tests naof's chin there with a solid looking shot. Proof circles away from the clinch attempt.
naof tries to clinch up but Proof circles away and keeps his distance. Proof listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. naof has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Proof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. naof looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Proof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. naof shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Proof manages to escape and get back to his feet! naof throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Proof was covering up waiting for the punch and naof finishes the takedown easily into guard. naof scoring with punches to the head and body. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! naof is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Proof is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Proof has escaped and now he's on top! Proof gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Proof lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
naof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Living Proof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of naof naof. Proof lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Proof circles away from the clinch attempt.
naof throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Proof's waist but Proof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing naof off to one side. Proof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. naof takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Proof lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Proof.
naof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Proof finds it's way round the side to connect with naof's head. Proof lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Proof connects with a good right hand that stumbles naof. naof circles away out of range and recomposes himself. naof takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
naof tries to clinch there but Proof circles away.
Proof lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - naof looks like he's thinking about clinching though. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Proof. Proof lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. naof shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Proof defends it nicely. Proof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. naof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proof paws at him with a jab and circles away. naof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. naof takes a body punch but keeps moving. naof fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Proof fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Proof with a nice cross. naof takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A cross from Proof lands. Proof lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Proof lands with a good body shot. Proof defends well against a solid takedown attempt from naof. naof has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Proof wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Living Proof dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Proof lands a nice shot to the body.
Proof lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
naof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proof swivels and escapes. naof avoids the head kick by Proof.
Proof fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. naof is looking to take this fight into the clinch. naof tries to clinch up. Proof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
naof pushes Proof up against the cage in a clinch. naof manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. naof is looking for a triangle but Proof pushes his legs off easily.
naof has a closed guard, preventing Proof from standing up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. naof looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. naof is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Proof has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Proof stands up and waves to naof to follow him. Living Proof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. naof wants to clinch up but Proof keeps it at a distance. naof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proof paws at him with a jab and circles away. naof closes the distance and clinches. naof gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Proof.
naof tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Proof just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Proof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
naof tries to clinch up. Proof throws a right hand that naof ducks under and follows up with a left that naof also avoids with ease. Proof connects with a jab. Proof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
naof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Proof as he avoids it easily. Living Proof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of naof naof. Proof lands with a right hand. A head kick misses from Proof. Proof lands a nice hook to naof's body. naof takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. naof tries to clinch but Proof is having none of it. Proof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
naof looks for a takedown but Proof sprawls well. naof is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Proof. Proof lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Proof. Proof tests naof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. naof wants to clinch up but Proof keeps it at a distance. Proof misses with a double jab.
naof tries to clinch but Proof is having none of it. naof tries to close the distance and clinch but Proof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. naof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proof swivels and escapes. naof tries to clinch but Proof moves out of range. Proof lands a jab to naof's midsection. Proof moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Proof lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Proof. Beautiful body shot. Proof lunges at naof with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by naof's hand. Proof scores with a shot to the body.
Proof scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
naof shoots for a takedown but Proof saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. naof takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
naof wants to clinch. naof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Proof fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. naof takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! naof fails in his attempt to clinch. Proof throws a combination. naof tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A punch lands to the side of naof 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. naof on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
naof tries to clinch there but Proof circles away.
Proof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. naof closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Living Proof clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Proof slaps away a takedown attempt from naof, before circling back to the center of the mat. naof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proof swivels and escapes. Proof lands an overhand right. Proof with a hook. Nice uppercut there from Proof. Proof connects with a looping right hand.
naof is rocked! Proof comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. naof seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Proof shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! naof is backing up but Proof catches him with a final right hook that drops him! naof covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Proof Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Living Proof! Living Proof is the new light heavyweight champion!
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