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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed The Big T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Molotav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Big T comes to the cage accompanied by Bad. Akhmed The Big T has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmed The Big T! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Molotav! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Big T shoots for a double leg takedown but Molotav sprawls well. He's pushed The Big T's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The Big T slips a jab and a cross from Molotav.
Good standup being displayed there by The Big T as he connects with a hook. Molotav looks to land a body kick but The Big T moved away. Molotav throws a right and a left that both miss. Molotav looks to land a combination but The Big T avoids it well. Molotav looks to land a left hand but The Big T moved out of range nicely. Molotav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Big T moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The Big T fails with a takedown attempt. Molotav fails to land with a series of punches.
The Big T drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Big T staying calm. The Big T prevents Molotav from escaping the position. The Big T just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Molotav wants to get back to his feet but The Big T drags him back down. The Big T staying calm. The Big T prevents Molotav from escaping the position. Molotav seems a little lost for a moment, as The Big T dominates the positioning. Molotav wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! 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. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A lull in the action here as The Big T stalls from top position. Molotav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Big T has just dragged him back down to the mat. Molotav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Molotav looks gassed! Molotav seems a little lost for a moment, as The Big T dominates the positioning. Molotav tries to escape but The Big T is in control. Molotav is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The Big T working the ground and pound from side control. The Big T just content to control the position. Molotav tries to escape but The Big T is in control. Molotav bucks up and tries to throw The Big T off but instead The Big T has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molotav trying to get back to his feet but The Big T is in full control for now. The Big T is riding his opponent, not letting Molotav buck him off. Molotav looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The Big T is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Molotav wants to get back to his feet. The Big T biding his time, controlling Molotav. The Big T has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Akhmed The Big T just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. The Big T looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Molotav! Molotav is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed The Big T dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
The Big T shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The Big T is controlling the pace.
Molotav is trying to stand up here but The Big T is controlling him well. The Big T takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Molotav is breathing heavily. The Big T'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. Molotav wants to get back to his feet.
The Big T not doing much here.
The Big T passes to side control. Molotav seems a little lost for a moment, as The Big T dominates the positioning.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Akhmed The Big T. The Big T shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The Big T won't allow Molotav to get back to his feet. The Big T showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The Big T stops Molotav from standing up. The Big T stands and throws Molotav's legs to the side, diving into side control. The Big T is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molotav wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The Big T content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Molotav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Big T has just dragged him back down to the mat. Molotav tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. The Big T biding his time, controlling Molotav.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The Big T is landing with strikes from the back. Molotav wants to get back to his feet. The Big T controlling the position well here. Molotav rolled but The Big T kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Molotav is trying to get back to his feet but The Big T has full control of the position and if anything, Molotav has just worked his way into a worse spot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed The Big T dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Big T closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Molotav to the mat! Molotav manages to get full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Big T stops Molotav from standing up. The Big T seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Molotav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Big T is controlling him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The Big T sitting in guard here, content to control. Molotav can't keep his opponent in guard - The Big T advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Big T is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The Big T prevents Molotav from standing back up.
The Big T is taking a breather. Molotav says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Molotav looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The Big T content to control rather than advance. The Big T prevents Molotav from standing back up.
Molotav scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but The Big T manages to mount him!
Molotav's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Big T content just to control the position here. Molotav squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The Big T controlling the position easily from mount. Molotav wants to get back to his feet.
The Big T content just to control the position here. Akhmed The Big T is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Molotav's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Vladimir Molotav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Molotav flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Akhmed The Big T showed his dominance in that final round. Well The Big T 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhmed The Big T!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Killblog Hermitcrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hermitcrab might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raining Blood!. Higgedy has chosen Fort Minor - In Stereo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 cm
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142 lbs
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138 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Killblog Hermitcrab! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Higgedy! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hermitcrab blocks a head kick by Higgedy.
Hermitcrab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Pete Higgedy has been cut. Hermitcrab tries for a takedown but Higgedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. No joy there for Higgedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermitcrab stalks Higgedy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Higgedy's face. Higgedy staggers backwards, shaken. Higgedy staying out of range there. Higgedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Higgedy wants it to stay on the feet. A right-left combo lands from Higgedy. Hermitcrab stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Higgedy. Hermitcrab jabs Higgedy right on the nose. Higgedy blinks but takes it well. Higgedy misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Higgedy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Higgedy forces Hermitcrab back against the cage and clinches. Higgedy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hermitcrab's defenses. Hermitcrab breaks the clinch.
Hermitcrab ducks under a wild hook from Higgedy. Higgedy tries to clinch there but Hermitcrab circles away.
Hermitcrab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgedy has Hermitcrab up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermitcrab takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Higgedy throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higgedy presses Hermitcrab against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hermitcrab's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hermitcrab takes an elbow to the forehead. Higgedy misses with a knee strike.
Hermitcrab looking to slow down the pace here. Hermitcrab is pushing Higgedy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Higgedy leaning against his opponent.
Higgedy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hermitcrab looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killblog Hermitcrab. That's going to take a lot out of him. Higgedy lands an elbow inside. Higgedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermitcrab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Higgedy lands an elbow that stopped Hermitcrab in his tracks for a moment. Higgedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hermitcrab's face.
Higgedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermitcrab avoids the damage to the body. Hermitcrab leaning against his opponent.
Hermitcrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Higgedy slips under a jab. Hermitcrab is breathing heavily. A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Higgedy.
Higgedy throws a sloppy head kick and Hermitcrab moves out of range easily. Hermitcrab misses with an uppercut. Hermitcrab with a hook. Hermitcrab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Higgedy avoids it really well and circles away. Higgedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hermitcrab. Higgedy defending well as Hermitcrab loads up on a big left hand. Higgedy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Higgedy throws a sloppy head kick and Hermitcrab moves out of range easily. Higgedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermitcrab was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgedy. Higgedy tries to clinch up but Hermitcrab circles away and keeps his distance. Nice sprawl there from Higgedy as Hermitcrab shoots in. Hermitcrab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgedy moves away. Higgedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Higgedy wants to clinch up but Hermitcrab keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Higgedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hermitcrab lands with a cross. Higgedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hermitcrab misses with a double jab.
Higgedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermitcrab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Higgedy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, jab by Higgedy - just one landing. Higgedy swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hermitcrab checks a leg kick. Hermitcrab uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Donk. Higgedy catches Hermitcrab right on the button with a cross. Hermitcrab takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hermitcrab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Higgedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higgedy lands a head kick. Hermitcrab smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Higgedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Higgedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hermitcrab shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Higgedy napping and manages to drive through into side control! 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! Hermitcrab advances to full mount. Higgedy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Higgedy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Higgedy passes Hermitcrab's left leg - he's now in half guard. Hermitcrab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Higgedy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Higgedy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Higgedy prevents Hermitcrab from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Higgedy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pete Higgedy'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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Higgedy!
Hermitcrab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermitcrab changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hermitcrab misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Higgedy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hermitcrab's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hermitcrab is looking to stall here but Higgedy recovers full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermitcrab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hermitcrab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hermitcrab won't allow Higgedy to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hermitcrab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higgedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hermitcrab manages to get himself to full guard.
Higgedy wants to control from the top but Hermitcrab keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Higgedy throws and elbow that misses. Hermitcrab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Higgedy's guard. Nice move by Hermitcrab! Higgedy keeping full guard, as Hermitcrab tries to pass. Hermitcrab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hermitcrab pushing down on Higgedy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hermitcrab is looking to advance position but Higgedy won't allow it. Hermitcrab is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Higgedy is trying to control but can't.
Hermitcrab looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Higgedy moves into full guard.
Hermitcrab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higgedy is keeping the position for now. Higgedy keeping moving, preventing Hermitcrab from controlling successfully. Hermitcrab looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hermitcrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Higgedy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hermitcrab! Hermitcrab tries to hold on but Higgedy postures up. Higgedy lands with some strikes. Hermitcrab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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. Higgedy thowing shots but they're missing. Higgedy lands a big shot there that rocks Hermitcrab but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Higgedy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hermitcrab turns into him and now he's in Higgedy's guard.
Hermitcrab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Higgedy has control of Hermitcrab's left arm, preventing Hermitcrab from doing any damage. Hermitcrab postures up in Higgedy's guard and throws a big left but Higgedy blocks it. Hermitcrab throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Higgedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Pete Higgedy's cut. 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. This is the final round!
Higgedy moves into the clinch. Higgedy misses with a knee strike.
Hermitcrab blocks an elbow strike from Higgedy.
Higgedy looking to throw knees to the head but Hermitcrab is blocking nicely.
Higgedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermitcrab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the head but Hermitcrab blocks with his arms.
Higgedy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Higgedy tries to stall but Hermitcrab uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higgedy throws a head punch that misses. Hermitcrab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hermitcrab with a body punch. A glancing blow. Higgedy looks to land a right hand but Hermitcrab moved out of range. Hermitcrab shoots in and bounces Higgedy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hermitcrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higgedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Higgedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Higgedy keeping full guard, as Hermitcrab tries to pass. Hermitcrab advances to half guard. Hermitcrab prevents Higgedy from improving his position. Hermitcrab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A combination from Hermitcrab does no damage. Higgedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hermitcrab circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgedy tries to clinch there but Hermitcrab circles away.
Hermitcrab throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hermitcrab's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hermitcrab duly obliges. Higgedy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Higgedy duly obliges. Hermitcrab throws a series of punches but Higgedy moves out of range. Hermitcrab connects with a looping right hand.
Hermitcrab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgedy. Hermitcrab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgedy. Hermitcrab scores with a jab. Higgedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Higgedy slips a jab from Hermitcrab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Higgedy scores with a head kick.
Hermitcrab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Higgedy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hermitcrab is squirming around, avoiding Higgedy's attempts to control the action. Hermitcrab is bucking up trying to escape but Higgedy cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Higgedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermitcrab is looking to escape. Higgedy thowing shots but they're missing. Killblog Hermitcrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Higgedy is stalling here but it's allowed Hermitcrab to get half guard.
Higgedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Higgedy slips a nice elbow through Hermitcrab's hands, connecting with Hermitcrab's forehead. Pete Higgedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Higgedy is looking for a kimura but Hermitcrab is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Higgedy to get the leverage. Hermitcrab is trying to control but can't.
Hermitcrab wants to improve his position but Higgedy is controlling well.
Higgedy looking for a submission but Hermitcrab manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Higgedy wants to control from the top but Hermitcrab keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Killblog Hermitcrab showed his dominance in that final round. I think Higgedy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Higgedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BamBam Pistonhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BamBam Pistonhead has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, BamBam Pistonhead! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kruger! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kruger cracks Pistonhead with a big right hand and Pistonhead goes down! Kruger tries to stand but Pistonhead is controlling from the bottom. Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kruger trying to control but Pistonhead is working from the bottom. Pistonhead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pistonhead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pistonhead has escaped and now he's on top! Pistonhead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger looking to control.
Pistonhead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pistonhead defends it easily. Pistonhead with a flurry of punches that miss. Pistonhead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pistonhead defends it easily. Pistonhead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Pistonhead scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Pistonhead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pistonhead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pistonhead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Pistonhead wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving. Pistonhead passes Kruger's left leg - he's now in half guard. Pistonhead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kruger gets full guard. Pistonhead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pistonhead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pistonhead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Pistonhead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kruger looks gassed! Pistonhead passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pistonhead wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Pistonhead creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kruger tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pistonhead cracks Kruger with an elbow. That is naaassty. Pistonhead landing a few strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pistonhead tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kruger regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kruger actively working from the bottom here. Pistonhead working Kruger over with strikes. Kruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Pistonhead working over Kruger with some ground and pound. Kruger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kruger is not content to let Pistonhead control the position. Pistonhead is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kruger trying to control but Pistonhead postures up.
Pistonhead winds up and cracks Kruger with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kruger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pistonhead pulls his head out easily. Pistonhead winds up and cracks Kruger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pistonhead scores with a couple of nice shots. Kruger is looking to escape. Pistonhead looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Pistonhead scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Pistonhead prevents Kruger from improving his position. Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pistonhead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pistonhead lands a nice short elbow. Pistonhead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pistonhead frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kruger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pistonhead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that BamBam Pistonhead will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pistonhead keeps the fight on the outside. Pistonhead lands an overhand right. Pistonhead takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kruger fails to land the takedown. Pistonhead scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kruger takes one to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Pistonhead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kruger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pistonhead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kruger throws a nice inside leg kick. Pistonhead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kruger to the mat! Kruger manages to get full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pistonhead cracks Kruger with a solid left hand. Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pistonhead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pistonhead distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pistonhead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Kruger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kruger working for a triangle but Pistonhead defends it easily.
Pistonhead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kruger working for a triangle but Pistonhead defends it easily.
Pistonhead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pistonhead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pistonhead's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kruger has momentary wrist control but Pistonhead slips an elbow through the middle. Pistonhead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kruger has his foot on Pistonhead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pistonhead works his way back into a safe position though. Pistonhead distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. BamBam Pistonhead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kruger has an active guard here but Pistonhead has managed to pass into half guard.
Pistonhead winds up and cracks Kruger with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Pistonhead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Pistonhead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kruger has his feet on Pistonhead's thighs here. He's pushed Pistonhead off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pistonhead screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Kruger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Kurmotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieminen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raised Fist - Wounds. Taisto Kurmotus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taisto Kurmotus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jari Nieminen! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurmotus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nieminen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Taisto Kurmotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kurmotus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kurmotus drops his shoulder and cracks Nieminen with a huge uppercut! Nieminen goes down! Can Kurmotus finish him?
Nieminen is rocked!
It looks like Jari Nieminen has been cut. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kurmotus stands and steps away. Nieminen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Nieminen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurmotus finish him? Nieminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurmotus. Kurmotus lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nieminen - he's out on his feet here! Kurmotus follows up with another monster hook that separates Nieminen from consciousness! Nieminen falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kurmotus stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taisto Kurmotus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mkat Twilight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mkat Twilight! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rich Brown! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Twilight has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Twilight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Twilight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Twilight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twilight lands a nice shot to the body. Twilight misses with a knee to the head. Brown lands a takedown into guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Twilight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Twilight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Brown preventing the sweep. Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Twilight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Twilight wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Twilight is trying to keep Brown in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Brown keeps the fight on the outside. Twilight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away. Twilight shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fight stays on the outside here - Twilight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Twilight moves out of range easily. No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt. Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Twilight is working to get back to half guard.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Twilight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown unloading with bombs! Twilight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brown throwing strikes but Twilight bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Twilight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown. Twilight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Twilight is retaining full guard. Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Twilight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard. Brown looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Twilight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. Twilight is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him. Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Twilight trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. Twilight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Twilight doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Twilight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Twilight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Brown 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.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A good leg kick by Brown. Brown shoots in for a takedown but Twilight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Twilight moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off. Twilight tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Twilight wants to clinch. Twilight wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Twilight wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance. Brown throws a leg kick which misses Twilight's front leg but catches the back leg as Twilight tries to avoid it. Twilight doesn't succeed with the takedown and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Twilight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Twilight lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Twilight looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
A short right from Twilight on the inside. Twilight looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top. Twilight breaks the clinch.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Twilight's knee momentarily. A head kick from Brown lands but Twilight takes it in his stride. Brown circles away from the clinch attempt and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Twilight clinches but Brown breaks the clinch and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Twilight tries to clinch but fails miserably and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Twilight is looking to improve his position.
Brown misses with a head shot. Twilight uses the momentum to regain guard. Twilight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground. Brown with a flurry of punches that miss. Brown throwing strikes but missing. Twilight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown scoring with punches to the head and body. Twilight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Twilight stopping the sweep attempt from Brown. Twilight trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Brown keeping full guard, as Twilight tries to pass. Twilight wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Twilight tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. Brown striking off his back but it's not causing Twilight any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Twilight wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Twilight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Brown is not content to let Twilight control the position. Twilight looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Brown 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!
Brown throws a head kick but Twilight moves out of range.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Twilight is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Twilight circles away and we're back to standing. Twilight tries to clinch and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Twilight's guard. Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Brown postures up in Twilight's guard and throws a big left but Twilight blocks it. Brown throws a big right hand that misses. Brown thows a big elbow that misses. Twilight tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Twilight wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Twilight there! Brown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Twilight is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Twilight and Brown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Twilight tries to get back to half guard but can't. Twilight holds on to Brown's head and controls the position momentarily. Brown lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. You can see the frustration on Twilight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Twilight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Twilight's head but Twilight avoids it well. Twilight tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown tries for a kimura but Twilight is defending well. Brown working the ground and pound but Twilight is defending the strikes. The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Brown working the strikes but Twilight uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Brown is thwarting Twilight's attempts to control the position. Brown maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Twilight could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brown has cracked it and Twilight is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Brown!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johny Knox! 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, Chuck Liddell ! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Liddell blocks a jab. Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddell was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox. Knox throws a combination that misses enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab. Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox. Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. Johny Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Liddell lands with a right hand. Liddell throws a one two combo.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knox throws a combination that misses and Liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a two punch combo. Knox scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut. Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Knox lands a jab to the nose. Knox throws a combination that misses and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes. Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a two punch combo. Liddell 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. Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox looks to land a combination. Liddell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liddell looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well. Knox cracks Liddell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Knox misses with the combination.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Liddell 's defenses. Knox scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Knox misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss. Knox misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes. Knox misses with a straight right. Knox thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Liddell . Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with a straight right hand. Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liddell at a distance.
Liddell misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Knox. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Liddell jabs at Knox's body. A leg kick checked by Knox. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Knox dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell 's cut. 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.
Liddell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox. Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A punch combination from Knox misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Knox. A combination from Liddell does no damage. Knox misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Liddell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Knox misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knox throws a combination that misses and Liddell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily. Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body. Knox misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a two punch combo. Liddell throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely. Liddell moves away from the strike by Knox. Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Knox misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell . Liddell slips a straight right by Knox. Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Knox misses with a double jab
and Liddell counters with a lovely shot to the body. Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddell moves away. Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Knox misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Knox misses the shot to the body. Knox misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt. Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Knox throws a combination that misses and Liddell counters with a two punch combo. Liddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell misses with a double jab
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes. Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively. Liddell misses with the combination.
Liddell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings Knox. Liddell throws a combination that misses enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Chuck Liddell 's cut even more. Johny Knox is winning the standup battle so far. Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Knox dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell 's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Liddell slips under a jab from Knox. Liddell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a left to the body. Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddell was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox. Knox throws a combination that misses and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings Knox. Knox scores with a nice head shot. Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Liddell slips a straight right by Knox. Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively. A jab from Knox misses. Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knox misses with a straight right. Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liddell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Knox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liddell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox. Knox throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease. Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Liddell will be more careful next time no doubt. Knox lands a body shot.
Liddell misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liddell moves away from the strike by Knox. Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell .
Johny Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Knox jabs at Liddell 's body. Liddell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Liddell slips a jab from Knox. Liddell moves away from the strike by Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox looks to throw the jab but Liddell is out of range. Liddell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Liddell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Liddell will be more careful next time no doubt. Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt. Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Liddell moves out of range of the strikes. Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A combination from Liddell does no damage. Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Liddell will be more careful next time no doubt.
The cut above Chuck Liddell 's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Liddell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox. Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Liddell 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. Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox misses with a looping left. Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johny Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight! Johny Knox showed his dominance in that final round. Well Knox 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Knox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Haritonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Haritonov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Last Emperor! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oh, that's a big right hand from Haritonov and Emperor goes tumbling to the canvas! Haritonov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. Emperor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haritonov. Emperor looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Haritonov blocks the strikes from Emperor.
Emperor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haritonov. Haritonov with the ground and pound but Emperor uses the opportunity to regain guard. Haritonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Emperor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Haritonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Haritonov throwing strikes but missing. Emperor 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Haritonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haritonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haritonov drops Emperor with a left and a right! Oh, Emperor is hurt - Haritonov dives into side control looking to finish!
Emperor is rocked! An elbow from Haritonov crashes against the mat.
Emperor is still in real trouble! Can Haritonov finish him? Emperor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Emperor seems to have recovered his senses. Haritonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emperor on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haritonov wants to pass the guard but Emperor is defending well. Emperor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haritonov. Haritonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Haritonov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Emperor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Haritonov with the ground and pound but Emperor uses the opportunity to regain guard. Haritonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Haritonov thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Emperor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Emperor showed some decent athleticism there. Emperor seems to be working for a kimura but Haritonov defends the submission attempt. Emperor looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emperor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haritonov sees it coming and defends easily. Emperor is looking for a kimura but Haritonov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emperor to get the leverage. Haritonov is trying to get back to full guard. Haritonov tries to kick Emperor off but Emperor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haritonov controlling the position well. Haritonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Emperor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haritonov tries to avoid it but Emperor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haritonov to the ground. Haritonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Haritonov throws a series of punches but Emperor moves out of range. Emperor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A combination from Haritonov does no damage. Sergei Haritonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emperor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haritonov pinned against the cage. Haritonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sergei Haritonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Last Emperor. Emperor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haritonov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Haritonov closes the distance and lands a one-two. Haritonov cracks Emperor with an uppercut from hell and Emperor crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Haritonov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Haritonov postures up in Emperor's guard and throws a big left but Emperor blocks it. Haritonov throws a big right hand that misses. Haritonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Emperor keeping moving, preventing Haritonov from controlling successfully. Haritonov throwing strikes but missing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haritonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Haritonov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Haritonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emperor doesn't seem phased though. Haritonov scores with a jab to the jaw. Haritonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Haritonov waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Emperor. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Emperor to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haritonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Emperor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haritonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Emperor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haritonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Haritonov is looking to work some ground and pound but Emperor has wrist control. Haritonov thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haritonov wants to stand and escape but instead Emperor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Emperor is breathing heavily. Emperor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emperor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Haritonov pulls Emperor in to control the position. Emperor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Haritonov has Emperor pulled in close to control his posture. Emperor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haritonov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emperor, into his guard.
That's two 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haritonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Haritonov throws and elbow that misses. Emperor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haritonov's guard. Nice move by Emperor! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haritonov holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emperor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haritonov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Haritonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Emperor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Haritonov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Haritonov wants to get back to his feet but Emperor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Emperor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Haritonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Haritonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emperor momentarily.
Haritonov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Haritonov throws a series of punches but Emperor avoids them all with ease. Haritonov looks to land a combination but Emperor avoids it well. Haritonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sergei Haritonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Haritonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haritonov misses with the combination.
Sergei Haritonov is winning the standup battle so far. Haritonov dips to his left and cracks Emperor with an uppercut! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Haritonov dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Emperor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Haritonov thuds his right hand into Emperor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Haritonov misses with the combination.
Haritonov lands a left and a right that sends Emperor crashing to the canvas! Haritonov dives into mount looking to finish! Haritonov throws some wild stikes that Emperor manages to avoid easily.
Emperor wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haritonov.
Haritonov throwing strikes here but Emperor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Emperor is desperately trying to improve his position but Haritonov has a good base and remains in mount. Haritonov punching from mount but Emperor doing a good job of avoiding damage. Emperor wants to control but Haritonov is having none of it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haritonov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Emperor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Haritonov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Emperor because Haritonov loaded up on that one. Haritonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emperor can do to turn this around? Emperor wants to hold on but Haritonov pushes him away. Haritonov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Haritonov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Haritonov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Haritonov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Emperor because Haritonov loaded up on that one. Emperor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Haritonov.
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. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Emperor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Emperor can't escape the position.
Haritonov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Haritonov thowing shots but they're missing. Emperor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sergei Haritonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Emperor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Haritonov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Haritonov throws some wild stikes that Emperor manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haritonov unloads with some shots from mount but Emperor bucks and avoids them well.
Haritonov looking to ground and pound but Emperor is blocking nicely. Haritonov misses with a head shot. Haritonov misses with a head shot. Emperor working to try and regain half guard.
Haritonov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Haritonov throws some wild stikes that Emperor manages to avoid easily.
Haritonov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Emperor turns into him and now he's in Haritonov's guard.
Emperor won't allow Haritonov to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Emperor drops back looking for a leg! Haritonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haritonov manages to kick Emperor off! Emperor jumps back into Haritonov's guard. Emperor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergei Haritonov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haritonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Haritonov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Velasqez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gorillaz - Latin simone. Lee has chosen I Am Perfection by Cage 9 as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasqez! 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, Ricky Lee! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasqez manages to avoid it. Velasqez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
It looks like Cain Velasqez has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velasqez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee. Lee takes a swing at Velasqez's ribcage but misses. Lee throws out a loose jab but Velasqez uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee throws a right and a left that both miss. Lee misses the shot to the body. Velasqez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Velasqez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velasqez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Velasqez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Velasqez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Velasqez eventually gives up the hold. Velasqez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Velasqez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two 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. Lee wants to get back to full guard. Velasqez is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position. Velasqez works his way into side control. Velasqez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Velasqez but great work by Lee. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lee is looking to take a break and control but Velasqez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Velasqez tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it. Lee laying and praying for a moment but Velasqez takes advantage and regains half guard. Velasqez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Velasqez wants to get back to full guard. Velasqez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Velasqez regains full guard. Nicely done. Velasqez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasqez, not yet. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Velasqez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lee wants to control from the top but Velasqez keeps moving. Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velasqez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee scores with a decent looking hook. Lee swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasqez. Lee thows a body shot but no joy. Lee misses with a straight left. Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lee throws a shot from downtown. Velasqez moves away and avoids it. Lee throws a right and a left that both miss. Velasqez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Velasqez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Velasqez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cain Velasqez's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee connects with a body shot. Cain Velasqez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee lands a left and a right that send Velasqez crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cain Velasqez's cut is getting worse. Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lee cracks Velasqez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lee has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Velasqez to stand back up!
Velasqez is rocked!
Cain Velasqez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee throws a monster overhand right that drops Velasqez! Lee follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kyril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kyril! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Triton! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kyril throws a hook but Triton blocks it. Triton lands with a slapping head kick. Kyril slips a jab from Triton. Triton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyril. Nice defenses there by Triton. Triton scores with a push kick. Triton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kyril checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kyril misses with a looping right. An inside leg kick lands from Triton. Kyril looks to throw the jab but Triton is out of range. Kyril jabs Triton right on the nose. Triton blinks but takes it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Triton lands a head shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Triton. Triton keeps the fight on the outside. Triton scores with a jab to the body. Triton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kyril gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kyril lands an uppercut. Kyril lands with a short shot to the head. Kyril misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kyril. Triton tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyril avoids the damage to the body. Kyril working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kyril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Triton. Kyril utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kyril keeps control of Triton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kyril is looking to control Triton's arms but Triton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kyril has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kyril tries a body shot but Triton blocks it.
Kyril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Triton is trying to force a seperation but Kyril has the dominant position. Triton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Triton thows a left - swing and a miss! Triton misses with a two punch combination.
Kyril tries to close the distance and clinch but Triton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kyril darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Triton moves into the clinch. Triton is trying to force a seperation but Kyril has the dominant position. Kyril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kyril takes a knee to the side of the body. Kyril is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Triton is defending well for now. Kyril is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Triton is keeping busy. Triton has had enough of the clinch but Kyril keeps him there for the moment. Triton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Triton takes an elbow to the forehead. Triton has had enough of the clinch but Kyril keeps him there for the moment. Kyril scores with a nice hook to the head. Kyril tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Triton has had enough of the clinch but Kyril keeps him there for the moment. Triton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kyril scores with a shot to the side of Triton's head. Triton is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyril has double underhooks. Triton breaks the clinch.
Kyril throws a push kick but Triton slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Triton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Triton throws a hook but Kyril avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Triton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kyril slips a straight right by Triton. Kyril throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Triton. Kyril paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kyril avoids the head kick by Triton.
An inside leg kick lands from Triton. Triton moves away from the strike by Kyril. Triton cracks a nice hook into Kyril's ribs. Kyril is breathing heavily. Triton lands the left hand. Triton throws a body kick the misses and Kyril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Triton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kyril's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kyril thows a left - swing and a miss! Triton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Triton working aggressively here.
Kyril keeps control of Triton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Triton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyril blocks it with crossed arms. Triton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kyril trying to control the position but instead, Triton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kyril into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Triton manages to break the clinch.
Kyril throws a right and a left that both miss. Kyril wants to clinch up but Triton keeps it at a distance. Triton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyril stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Triton moves into range and connects with a jab. Kyril gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kyril with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Triton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Triton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kyril. Triton misses with a knee strike.
Triton crunches a lovely knee into Kyril's ribcage. Kyril lands a shoulder strike. Kyril looking to throw knees to the head but Triton is blocking nicely.
Kyril missing with knees to the body.
Triton breaks the clinch.
Kyril throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Triton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyril is just out of range. Triton lunges at Kyril with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyril's hand. A cross from Triton lands. Kyril takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kyril blocks a head kick by Triton.
Triton delivers a nice body kick. Kyril circles away from the clinch attempt.
Triton tries to land a front kick but Kyril steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Triton misses with a body kick. A jab from Kyril misses. Kyril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Triton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Triton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Triton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Triton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyril has time to react. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Triton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyril moves away. Triton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyril avoids it really well and circles away. Kyril misses with a straight left. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kyril blocks a head kick by Triton.
Viktor Kyril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kyril clobbers Triton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Triton throws a jab when Kyril was well out of range. Triton connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Triton dominated that 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.
Triton ducks right into an uppercut from Kyril. Kyril clinches up with Triton and pushes him back against the cage. Triton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Triton scores a nice knee to the body.
Triton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Triton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyril working aggressively here.
Kyril misses with a punch on the inside.
Triton working Kyril over with knees to the body. Triton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyril has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Triton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Triton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Triton tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyril tries to clinch up but Triton circles away and keeps his distance. Kyril stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Triton. Triton has managed to clinch.
Kyril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Triton backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyril. Kyril misses with some punches.
Triton tries a knee to the head but Kyril blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Triton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Kyril.
Triton managing to block the knees to the body from Kyril.
Triton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyril throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Kyril. Kyril misses with a looping right. Kyril works Triton's body with a nice hook. A head kick misses from Kyril. Triton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kyril. Triton misses with a body punch
and Kyril counters with a nice uppercut. A slapping body kick lands there for Triton. Kyril misses with a low kick. A left and a right from Triton both land. Nice combination. Triton lands a nice shot to the body.
Triton clinches up against the cage. Triton lands a nice shot to the body. Triton tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyril avoids the damage to the body. Triton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Triton misses its intended target. Kyril has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kyril there as he acknowledges the shot. Triton on the wrong end of a nice hook. Triton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kyril scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Triton delivers a nice body kick. Triton throws a body kick the misses and Kyril counters with a leg kick. Jack Triton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Triton misses with an uppercut. Triton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Triton closes the distance but Kyril moves to the side and Kyril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kyril jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Triton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Triton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kyril lands a jab-cross combination. Triton misses with a double jab.
Kyril throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Triton. Triton moves into the clinch successfully.
Triton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyril utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Triton connects with a knee to the head.
Kyril with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyril lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Triton manages to break the clinch.
Triton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyril. Jack Triton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyril has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Triton finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyril's head. Triton lands a front kick. Triton swings away with a leg kick that misses. Triton tries to clinch and Kyril counters with a nice leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Triton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jack Triton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Triton misses with a head kick.
Kyril missing with a left hand there. Triton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice cross by Kyril. Kyril ducks under a wild hook from Triton. Kyril avoids the head kick by Triton.
Kyril keeps the fight on the outside. Kyril rushes Triton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Triton manages to break the clinch.
Triton ducks under a wild hook from Kyril. Triton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kyril throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Triton counters with a slapping leg kick. Triton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyril manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Triton throws an overhand right that lands on Kyril's shoulder, as Kyril tries to avoid the shot. Kyril wants to clinch. Kyril lands with a right hand. Kyril is looking to clinch. Some wild striking there from Triton.
Triton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kyril will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Triton throws a body punch but Kyril moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Triton.
Triton on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kyril moves in looking to clinch but Triton pushes him off. Jab, jab by Kyril - just one landing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Triton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Triton there as he acknowledges the shot. Triton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kyril missing with a left hand there. Triton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Triton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kyril counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Triton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Triton throws a head kick but Kyril moves out of range.
Kyril misses with an uppercut. Kyril misses with a wild body shot. Kyril on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Triton looks for the body kick but Kyril saw that one coming. A slapping leg kick lands for Triton.
Kyril scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Triton walks into a straight right hand from Kyril.
Triton is rocked! Nice defenses there by Triton. Triton is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyril finish him? Kyril throws a lazy right hand but Triton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kyril misses with a hook. Triton ducked under it nicely. Kyril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Triton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Kyril misses the target. Kyril is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Triton defending well as Kyril loads up on a big left hand. Triton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab from Kyril misses. Kyril misses with an uppercut. Triton staying out of range there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kyril throws the left hand but Triton avoids the punch easily. Triton seems to have recovered his senses. Triton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kyril is out of range and Triton settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Kyril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Triton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kyril misses with an uppercut. Kyril misses with an uppercut. Triton wants to slow Kyril down by chopping away at his legs. Triton slips a jab from Kyril. Triton throws a quick inside leg kick. Kyril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Triton. Kyril looks to land a left hand but Triton moved out of range nicely. Kyril misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyril clinches up against the cage. Triton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Triton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kyril fails to land. Kyril blocking some punches.
Kyril lands an elbow that stopped Triton in his tracks for a moment. Kyril comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kyril scores with a shoulder strike. Triton has had enough of the clinch but Kyril keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Triton fails to land. Kyril misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Triton.
Kyril tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Triton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kyril misses with the head strike.
Triton tries a knee to the head but Kyril blocks it.
Kyril keeps control of Triton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Kyril.
Triton working hard to break the clinch. Triton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyril lands an elbow just above Triton 's eye. Triton looking to throw knees to the head but Kyril is blocking nicely.
Kyril lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kyril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kyril scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kyril looking to slow down the pace here. Kyril throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tritons head. Triton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kyril pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Triton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Triton takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyril.
Kyril cracks the inside of Triton's front leg. Triton closes the distance and clinches. Kyril scores with a knee to the head.
Kyril creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Triton with a big uppercut! Triton tries to clinch up but Kyril pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Triton to the mat! Triton covers up and Kyril unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Viktor Kyril!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeny Stockholme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by THE PRODIGY - voodoo people. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demo Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Stockholme! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stockholme tries to clinch but Man moves out of range. Stockholme misses with a straight left. Stockholme punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch. Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stockholme was well out of range. Poor timing from Man. Man misses with a jab to the body
enabling Stockholme to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Demo Man has been cut. Stockholme throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it. Stockholme throws a head kick that misses. Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man misses with an uppercut. Stockholme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stockholme slips a straight right by Man. Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stockholme.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Stockholme checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stockholme ducks under a wild hook from Man. Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stockholme.
Stockholme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stockholme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Good exchange - Man coming out on top. Demo Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stockholme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab. Stockholme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A jab from Man misses. Stockholme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Stockholme tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man throws a shot to the body.
Stockholme looks gassed! Man lands a big right hand that sends Stockholme crashing to the mat! Man stays standing though and waves Stockholme back to his feet! Stockholme is holding his hands too far apart here. Man throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Stockholme is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demo Man!
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