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RSE 62: Fire In The Sky PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nurislam Alieva (ranked 3748 p4p, 4629 weight class) and Kyle Schneider (ranked 404 p4p, 467 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nurislam Alieva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alieva was covering up waiting for the punch and Schneider finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alieva is looking for a triangle but Schneider pushes his legs off easily.
Alieva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schneider is aware though and is defending well.
Alieva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Schneider frees his head nicely. Oh but Alieva has switched to an armbar! Schneider is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nurislam Alieva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2722 p4p, 5357 weight class) and Roger Malm (ranked 197 p4p, 335 weight class). Chaiyachue comes to the cage accompanied by God's Plan. Roger Malm will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Malm!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malm, pushing him back against the cage.
Chaiyachue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chaiyachue stalling in the clinch.
Chaiyachue gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Malm is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaiyachue has double underhooks.
Chaiyachue scores with a hook to the body.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Malm controls his hands.
Malm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Malm controls his hands.
Malm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Malm stalling in the clinch but Chaiyachue improves position.
Malm trying to control the position but instead, Chaiyachue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malm into the cage.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malm throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Chaiyachue has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chaiyachue drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malm has a couple of punches blocked by Chaiyachue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malm to keep the fight standing.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Chaiyachue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Malm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malm breaks from the clinch.
Roger Malm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malm closes the distance and pushes Chaiyachue back into the cage.
Malm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaiyachue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Malm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Malm avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Malm blocks it.
Malm slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaiyachue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malm smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruesorn Chaiyachue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malm blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malm as Chaiyachue tries to tie him up.
Malm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaiyachue tries to work over Malm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Malm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Malm.
A short right from Malm on the inside.
Chaiyachue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaiyachue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to work over Malm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Chaiyachue blocks an uppercut.
Malm throws a head punch that misses.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Malm controls the action.
Chaiyachue being controlled against the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to work over Malm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malm.
Chaiyachue effectively controlling the action here.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Chaiyachue blocking some punches.
Chaiyachue being controlled against the cage.
Malm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malm misses with the head strike.
Chaiyachue stalling the fight.
Chaiyachue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malm lands an uppercut.
Malm leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the cage.
Malm cracks Chaiyachue with a nice body shot.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Malm controls the action.
Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue looking to stall.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Malm blocks it.
Chaiyachue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malm looking to slow down the pace here.
Chaiyachue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Malm dominated that round.
That's time! Chaiyachue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malm 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.
Malm cracks Chaiyachue with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chaiyachue jabs Malm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chaiyachue moves forwards but Malm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malm clinches up against the cage.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Malm blocks it.
Malm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Malm.
A head punch on the inside from Malm fails to land.
Chaiyachue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malm digs a right hand into Chaiyachue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaiyachue's gas tank.
Malm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaiyachue backwards.
 Chaiyachue is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Malm working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue tries to work over Malm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malm's elbow.
Malm misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries to work over Malm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malm prevents a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malm up against the cage.
Malm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Malm has a couple of punches blocked by Chaiyachue.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Malm controls his hands.
Malm lands with a short shot to the head.
Malm tries to stall but Chaiyachue uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chaiyachue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaiyachue was well out of range. Poor timing from Malm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malm with a hook.
Oh Chaiyachue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malm misses with the combination.
Malm lands a head shot.
Malm walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Chaiyachue drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Malm swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Chaiyachue's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Malm!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 2636 p4p, 2221 weight class) and Rayan Brandt (ranked 307 p4p, 262 weight class). Rayan Brandt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazaros Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayan Brandt!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandt scores with a jab to the head.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandt.
Constantinou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandt.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
Constantinou looks to throw the jab but Brandt is out of range.
And Brandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Constantinou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
Brandt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Constantinou defends it well.
Brandt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Constantinou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brandt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Constantinou works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Constantinou on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Constantinou tries to get out of the position.
Brandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Constantinou defending well though.
Brandt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Constantinou is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Constantinou wants to get back to full guard.
Brandt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandt not doing much here.
Brandt thows a huge punch but Constantinou dodges it nicely.
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.
Brandt trying to control the action but Constantinou is working from the bottom.
Brandt trying to mount his opponent but Constantinou defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Constantinou wants to improve his position but Brandt is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandt throws out a powerful jab.
Constantinou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Constantinou. No joy for Brandt on that attempt.
Constantinou missing with a left hand there. Brandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Brandt moved out of range.
Brandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
Brandt digs a good body shot into Constantinou's ribs.
Constantinou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandt avoids the body shot from Constantinou.
Brandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt throws out a powerful jab.
Constantinou tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandt. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandt ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
And Brandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Constantinou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandt's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
Constantinou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constantinou as he avoids it easily.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Brandt manages to avoid it.
Constantinou cracks Brandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou takes a swing at Brandt's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandt.
Brandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Constantinou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but Brandt moved out of range nicely.
Brandt ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Brandt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Constantinou is fending him off so far but Brandt persists. Nope, Constantinou circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazaros Constantinou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayan Brandt.
Constantinou tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaros Constantinou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Brandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Constantinou throws a series of punches but Brandt moves out of range.
Brandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Constantinou throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandt counters with a single leg into guard. Constantinou didn't expect that.
Brandt content to stall in guard here.
Brandt throwing strikes but missing.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandt can do to turn this around?
Brandt lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandt trying to control but Constantinou is working from the bottom.
Brandt scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Constantinou looking to control.
Brandt postures up and lands a big shot to Constantinou's brow.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Constantinou blocks nicely.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Constantinou has wrist control.
Brandt lands a couple of elbows.
Constantinou looking to control.
Brandt stands and throws Constantinou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brandt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Constantinou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandt but great work by Constantinou.
Brandt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Constantinou off and has taken his back!
Brandt is not going to allow Constantinou to sit and survive in this position.
Brandt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brandt misses with a punch to the head.
Well, with Brandt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Constantinou is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Constantinou grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Constantinou.
Brandt sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Constantinou taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rayan Brandt!
Rayan Brandt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 2335 p4p, 1828 weight class) and Robin Spencer (ranked 278 p4p, 227 weight class). Van De Leide comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm - Darude. Silvio Van De Leide could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robin Spencer's chin.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Leide throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Van De Leide there.
Van De Leide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van De Leide gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van De Leide working a defensive guard here.
Spencer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van De Leide's guard.
Van De Leide regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van De Leide is trying to keep Spencer in close.
Van De Leide keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Van De Leide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spencer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Leide controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van De Leide seems keen to control Spencer's posture.
Van De Leide is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Van De Leide preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Van De Leide.
Spencer postures up.
Van De Leide is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spencer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spencer lands a couple of elbows.
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.
Spencer won't allow Van De Leide to sweep him here.
Spencer postures up.
Spencer postures up in Van De Leide's guard and throws a big left but Van De Leide blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van De Leide connects with a body shot.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Van De Leide misses with a straight left.
Van De Leide lands a nice shot that snaps Spencer's head back.
Van De Leide leaves Spencer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robin Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Leide lands a head shot.
Spencer fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van De Leide pounces like a tiger and cracks Spencer with a vicious hook! Spencer is down but not out! Van De Leide follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Gong (ranked 1772 p4p, 1734 weight class) and Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 138 p4p, 133 weight class). Li Gong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barnabus Sanitario's chin.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Li Gong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barnabus Sanitario!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanitario throws an overhand right that lands on Gong's shoulder, as Gong tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Gong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanitario avoids the body shot from Gong.
Sanitario moves out of range of the leg kick from Gong.
Sanitario fails to land the takedown.
Gong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanitario drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanitario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario postures up in Gong's guard and throws a big left but Gong blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong stuffs the takedown.
Sanitario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanitario has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gong controlling the action here.
Gong wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong controlling the action here.
Gong wants to pass to mount but Sanitario is defending the position.
Sanitario gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanitario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gong is pushing down on Sanitario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanitario is fighting to maintain full guard but Gong has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanitario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Gong is going to stand back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Gong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gong pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Gong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
The crowd cheers as Gong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanitario doesn't seem phased though.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
Sanitario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanitario was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Sanitario moves out of range of the body kick from Gong.
Sanitario tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanitario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanitario misses with a head shot. Gong uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Li Gong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanitario thinking.
Sanitario misses with an uppercut
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Sanitario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gong is looking to wear down Sanitario with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanitario scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanitario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gong swivels and escapes.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Sanitario walks into a straight right hand from Gong.
Gong stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanitario. Sanitario gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanitario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanitario ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gong as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong lands with a hook. Sanitario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanitario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanitario manages to avoid it.
Sanitario gets a double leg takedown into Gong's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanitario works over Gong with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong seems keen to control Sanitario's posture.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanitario manages to get himself to full guard.
Gong wants to stand and escape but instead Sanitario has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sanitario postures up.
Gong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanitario postures up in Gong's guard and throws a big left but Gong blocks it.
Sanitario throws a strike but Gong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong wants to stand but Sanitario is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gong wants to pass the guard but Sanitario is keeping the position.
Gong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanitario's guard.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Gong from controlling successfully.
Gong is looking to stand up but Sanitario won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li Gong is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Gong as Sanitario shoots in.
Gong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanitario shoots for a takedown but Gong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four 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.
Sanitario takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanitario.
Gong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanitario shoots for a double leg takedown but Gong sprawls well. He's pushed Sanitario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gong throws a leg kick but Sanitario sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanitario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gong avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanitario looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gong throwing a counter right hand but Sanitario manages to avoid it.
Gong misses with a looping right.
Gong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gong misses with the combination.
Gong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Gong. That snapped Sanitario's head back.
Sanitario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gong.
Sanitario goes for a double leg but Gong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gong continues to drive forward.
Sanitario takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Gong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Gong coming out on top.
Barnabus Sanitario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Gong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanitario misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanitario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gong lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Sanitario slips a straight right by Gong.
Sanitario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gong is fending him off so far but Sanitario persists. Nope, Gong circles away and we're back to standing.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Gong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanitario has his takedown stuffed
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanitario was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Gong leaves Sanitario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gong but Gong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Gong gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Gong jabs at Sanitario's body.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Gong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gong pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Sanitario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gong to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanitario takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanitario momentarily.
Gong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanitario with the counter takedown but Gong avoids it easily.
A cross from Gong lands.
Gong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanitario takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gong throws the left hand but Sanitario avoids the punch easily.
Sanitario changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanitario shoots in looking for a takedown but Gong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanitario's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanitario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Sanitario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gong swivels and escapes.
Gong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanitario.
Gong scores with a nice head shot.
Gong lands with a good body shot.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gong lands with a shot to the body.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanitario is just out of range.
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanitario shoots in but no luck this time.
Gong lands with a straight right. Sanitario didn't see that one coming.
Sanitario fails with the takedown
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanitario takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gong leaves Sanitario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanitario can do to turn this around?
Gong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanitario on the side of the head.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
Gong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Gong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gong.
Gong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Gong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanitario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gong.
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Gong throws a big counter combination but Sanitario scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gong connects with a body shot.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Gong shows good takedown defense.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gong lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gong lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheers as Gong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanitario doesn't seem phased though.
Sanitario takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanitario shoots and misses
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanitario thinking.
Gong scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanitario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gong lands a leg kick that knocks Sanitario off balance momentarily.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanitario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Gong. Beautiful body shot.
Gong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanitario momentarily.
Gong thuds a left hand into Sanitario's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanitario moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gong tests Sanitario's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanitario takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gong, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Stack (ranked 1646 p4p, 1677 weight class) and Bruce Hardman (ranked 129 p4p, 133 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruce Hardman enters 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman with a jab.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Stack does no damage.
Stack connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Hardman has his takedown stuffed
and Stack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Stack avoids it easily.
Stack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Stack takes one to the side of the head.
Stack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Hardman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stack's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman stalling.
Stack is looking to control Hardman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stack avoid being mounted?
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.
Hardman is working for a submission of some sort.
Stack is looking for a sweep. Hardman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stack is looking to control Hardman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stack avoid being mounted?
Stack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardman pulls his head out easily.
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.
Stack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stack keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
Hardman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stack's guard.
Hardman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardman wants to control but Stack is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stack keeps working.
Hardman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stack is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Hardman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stack is trying to maintain the position but Hardman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardman is looking for a kimura but Stack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardman to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stack holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stack is looking to control Hardman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stack avoid being mounted?
Stack tries to roll over but Hardman keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hardman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardman somewhat.
Stack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stack trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack is trying to control the position but Hardman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stack wants to control but Hardman passes easily into half guard.
Hardman 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.
Hardman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman is looking for a kimura but Stack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardman to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stack trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman pushes down on Stack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hardman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stack is looking to control Hardman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stack avoid being mounted?
Hardman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hardman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack is looking for a sweep.
Stack is trying to escape the position but Hardman is controlling the position.
Stack gets back to half guard.
Hardman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stack is just riding it out for now. Hardman eventually gives up the hold.
Hardman wants to free his trapped foot but Stack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Stack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stack wants to improve his position but Hardman is controlling well.
Hardman is working for a submission of some sort.
Hardman prevents Stack from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bruce Hardman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman stopping the sweep attempt from Stack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman 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!
Hardman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stack on the side of the head.
Stack misses with a combination
and Hardman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stack's guard.
Stack keeping moving, preventing Hardman from controlling successfully.
Stack trying to control the position.
Stack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardman looking to sit in guard and control but Stack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman working a defensive guard here.
Hardman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stack forces his way into half guard.
Stack is trying to work for a kimura but Hardman is defending well.
Hardman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Stack slips nicely into half guard.
Hardman is not content to let Stack control the position.
Hardman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hardman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stack is stalling here. Hardman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stack seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hardman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hardman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stack is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stack gets back to full guard.
Stack trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman is pushing down on Stack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stack is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hardman is working for a submission of some sort.
Hardman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is trying to control the action in half guard but Stack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardman 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.
Stack manages to get to full guard.
Joe Stack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Hardman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardman defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Hardman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Hardman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofil Gielgud (ranked 1410 p4p, 2046 weight class) and Animo Anito (ranked 172 p4p, 247 weight class). Gielgud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Witajcie W Naszej Bajce. Teofil Gielgud could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Animo Anito's chin.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teofil Gielgud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gielgud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anito moves out of range of the leg kick from Gielgud.
Anito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anito slips under a jab from Gielgud.
Animo Anito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gielgud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gielgud circles away quickly and effectively.
Gielgud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anito.
Anito swinging wildly here.
Gielgud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gielgud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gielgud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gielgud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gielgud misses with a looping left.
Anito throws a big counter head kick but Gielgud avoids it with no problem.
Gielgud misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anito lands a really nice looking cross but Gielgud seems unphased.
Gielgud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gielgud.
Anito throws a counter combo.
Gielgud throws a hook but Anito blocks it.
A jab from Anito misses.
Anito lands a jab to Gielgud's midsection.
Anito misses with a series of wild punches.
Anito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gielgud avoids the head kick by Anito.
A counter left hand to the body from Gielgud misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Gielgud.
Anito blocks a jab.
Anito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Gielgud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anito throws a head kick but Gielgud moves out of range.
Gielgud walks into a jab.
Anito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gielgud clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gielgud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gielgud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gielgud backing away here, and Anito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gielgud misses with an uppercut. Anito saw that one coming.
Anito throws a looping overhand right but Gielgud ducks down to avoid it.
Anito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gielgud moves away.
Gielgud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anito.
Gielgud staying out of range there.
Gielgud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gielgud dips to his left and cracks Anito with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Gielgud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anito feints a counter leg kick.
Gielgud is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anito.
Gielgud connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gielgud misses with a hook. Anito ducked under it nicely.
Gielgud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anito throws a lazy uppercut
and Gielgud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Anito is rocked!
Gielgud throws a right hand that misses
and Anito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anito throws a looping overhand right but Gielgud ducks down to avoid it.
Gielgud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anito lunges at Gielgud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gielgud's hand.
Anito throws a big shot that misses.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Gielgud.
A telegraphed right hand from Gielgud misses the target.
Anito misses with an uppercut.
Gielgud missing with a left hand there. Anito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gielgud missing with a left hand there. Anito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anito slips a straight right by Gielgud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gielgud scores with a decent looking hook.
Gielgud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gielgud slips under a jab from Anito.
Gielgud scores with a one two! Anito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Gielgud.
Anito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anito tests Gielgud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anito scores with a nice head shot.
Gielgud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gielgud throws a hook to the side of Anito's head but Anito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anito throws a counter combo.
Gielgud slips a jab from Anito.
Whack! Anito lands a heavy head kick that drops Gielgud. The ref tackles Anito to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gielgud was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Animo Anito!
A very excited looking Animo Anito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 2217 p4p, 707 weight class) and Kazhymukan Manaitpasov (ranked 260 p4p, 104 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170
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170
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manaitpasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manaitpasov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNineteenth struggling a bit here.
TheNineteenth is looking for a sweep.
TheNineteenth tries to escape but Manaitpasov is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but TheNineteenth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaitpasov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manaitpasov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
TheNineteenth wants to control but Manaitpasov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manaitpasov is looking to take a break and control but TheNineteenth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet but Manaitpasov drags him back down.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manaitpasov clinches up with TheNineteenth and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Manaitpasov has TheNineteenth pushed against the cage.
Manaitpasov manages to break the clinch.
Manaitpasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut.
TheNineteenth throws a jab when Manaitpasov was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by TheNineteenth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of TheNineteenth.
Manaitpasov catches TheNineteenth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manaitpasov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and TheNineteenth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
TheNineteenth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manaitpasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Manaitpasov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
RollBack TheNineteenth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight right.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut. Manaitpasov saw that one coming.
TheNineteenth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth throws a jab when Manaitpasov was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manaitpasov tries to clinch there but TheNineteenth circles away.
We've been told by TheNineteenth's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manaitpasov feints and as TheNineteenth raises his hands in defense, Manaitpasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manaitpasov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TheNineteenth wants to stand up but Manaitpasov is controlling him.
Manaitpasov wants to control from the top but TheNineteenth keeps moving.
Manaitpasov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
TheNineteenth being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth wants to stand up but Manaitpasov is controlling him.
TheNineteenth 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.
TheNineteenth wants to stand up but Manaitpasov is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manaitpasov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
Manaitpasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
TheNineteenth throws a body shot but no joy.
Manaitpasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TheNineteenth defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that RollBack TheNineteenth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manaitpasov throws a jab when TheNineteenth was well out of range.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that Manaitpasov ducks under and follows up with a left that Manaitpasov also avoids with ease.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping left.
TheNineteenth misses the shot to the body.
TheNineteenth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
RollBack TheNineteenth is winning the standup battle so far.
TheNineteenth takes one to the side of the head.
TheNineteenth throws a lazy uppercut
and Manaitpasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TheNineteenth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manaitpasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TheNineteenth defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from TheNineteenth misses its intended target.
Manaitpasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TheNineteenth defends it well.
Manaitpasov takes one to the chin there.
TheNineteenth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Manaitpasov tries to counter it with a takedown but TheNineteenth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
TheNineteenth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manaitpasov moves away.
TheNineteenth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
TheNineteenth throws a good cross that connects.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheNineteenth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manaitpasov gets a takedown into half guard.
Manaitpasov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov tries to pass the half guard into mount. TheNineteenth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manaitpasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TheNineteenth pushes Manaitpasov off looking to stand but Manaitpasov dives back in and keeps control.
Manaitpasov working the head and body with strikes.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up but Manaitpasov is controlling him
Manaitpasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand up here but Manaitpasov is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manaitpasov moves out of range as TheNineteenth strikes.
Manaitpasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
and Manaitpasov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
TheNineteenth scores with a body shot.
Manaitpasov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the side of Manaitpasov's head but Manaitpasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manaitpasov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
TheNineteenth misses with a lunging right hand
and Manaitpasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from TheNineteenth misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov walks into a stiff left hand from TheNineteenth.
Manaitpasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from TheNineteenth finds it's target.
TheNineteenth misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manaitpasov! But no joy.
Manaitpasov throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNineteenth scores with a hook to the body. Manaitpasov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manaitpasov blocks a jab.
TheNineteenth feints a jab promting Manaitpasov to slip. TheNineteenth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manaitpasov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
TheNineteenth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manaitpasov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RollBack TheNineteenth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Manaitpasov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
TheNineteenth tries to roll over but Manaitpasov keeps him under control.
Manaitpasov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but TheNineteenth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
TheNineteenth pushes Manaitpasov off but Manaitpasov dives into side control.
TheNineteenth is trying to get back to his feet.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position but TheNineteenth is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
TheNineteenth is trying to buck Manaitpasov off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaitpasov laying and praying for a moment but TheNineteenth takes advantage and regains half guard.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manaitpasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight left.
Manaitpasov throws a body punch but TheNineteenth moves out of range.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that misses
and Manaitpasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
TheNineteenth cracks Manaitpasov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manaitpasov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling TheNineteenth to counter with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manaitpasov is defended easily by TheNineteenth.
Manaitpasov throws a predictable looking body shot
and TheNineteenth counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy uppercut
and Manaitpasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from TheNineteenth finds it's way through Manaitpasov's defenses.
Manaitpasov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manaitpasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but TheNineteenth keeps working.
TheNineteenth is pushing Manaitpasov's head away, looking to escape. Manaitpasov manages to hold on to the position though.
TheNineteenth is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth is working hard here to advance position.
Manaitpasov misses with the ground and pound.
TheNineteenth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manaitpasov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manaitpasov moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manaitpasov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manaitpasov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
RollBack TheNineteenth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TheNineteenth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manaitpasov, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
RollBack TheNineteenth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for TheNineteenth, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RollBack TheNineteenth!
Our winner, RollBack TheNineteenth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 1385 p4p, 1192 weight class) and Mirko Zoccato (ranked 107 p4p, 96 weight class). Mirko Zoccato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Zoccato!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoccato feints the counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Zoccato shows good takedown defense.
Borrisinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoccato.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borrisinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zoccato wants to improve his position but Borrisinov is controlling well.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
Borrisinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoccato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zoccato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Borrisinov jumps into side control!
Borrisinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoccato keeps working.
Zoccato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zoccato looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Borrisinov pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov landing shots from mount.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes but Zoccato is staying in there.
Zoccato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borrisinov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borrisinov lands a couple of good shots and Zoccato has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Borrisinov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Zoccato's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Borrisinov scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Borrisinov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Zoccato tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borrisinov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoccato can't escape the position.
Zoccato gets back to half guard.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Zoccato's head.
Borrisinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Borrisinov seems content to control.
Borrisinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zoccato actively working from the bottom here.
Borrisinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom.
Zoccato is trying to get back to full guard.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoccato, which made it look bad.
Borrisinov slips under a jab.
Borrisinov attempts a counter takedown but Zoccato avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoccato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borrisinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoccato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borrisinov ducks under a wild hook from Zoccato.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoccato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoccato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borrisinov has time to react.
Zoccato lands a right hook to the body.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zoccato scores with a decent looking hook.
Zoccato tries to sprawl but Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from improving his position.
Zoccato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoccato 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.
Borrisinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borrisinov postures up and lands a big shot to Zoccato's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borrisinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoccato can do to turn this around?
Borrisinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borrisinov won't allow Zoccato to sweep him here.
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Borrisinov pushes his legs off easily.
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Borrisinov pushes his legs off easily.
Zoccato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borrisinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Borrisinov passes Zoccato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zoccato taking some punishment here, with Borrisinov in his half guard.
Borrisinov is controlling the pace.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoccato looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zoccato tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borrisinov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zoccato for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoccato misses with a straight right.
Borrisinov shoots in for a double leg but Zoccato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoccato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borrisinov defends it well.
A slow jab from Zoccato misses its intended target.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zoccato did well to prevent Borrisinov getting side control.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borrisinov throwing shots but Zoccato is blocking nicely.
Zoccato tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zoccato tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borrisinov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoccato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Zoccato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zoccato gets caught flat footed, as Borrisinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borrisinov landing with the ground and pound.
Borrisinov is in close to Zoccato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zoccato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borrisinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zoccato has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov controlling the pace.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borrisinov in particular looking to stall.
Zoccato is trying to stand back up but Borrisinov is controlling him
Borrisinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Zoccato has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zoccato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoccato.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoccato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov is really struggling to control Zoccato but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Borrisinov is pushing down on Zoccato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zoccato is fighting to maintain full guard but Borrisinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borrisinov not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov wants to take a breather but Zoccato is having none of it.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zoccato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borrisinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Borrisinov seems content to control.
Borrisinov wants to control but Zoccato is keeping him busy.
Zoccato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Zoccato is refusing to be controlled, as Borrisinov sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zoccato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zoccato tries to get to full guard but Borrisinov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Zoccato's head.
Borrisinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoccato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borrisinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borrisinov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodimir Borrisinov!
Volodimir Borrisinov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doric Dienekes (ranked 424 p4p, 964 weight class) and Maskar Flugamine (ranked 57 p4p, 118 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doric Dienekes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maskar Flugamine!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flugamine swinging wildly here.
Flugamine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dienekes is trying to defend but Flugamine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flugamine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine thows a huge punch but Dienekes dodges it nicely.
Dienekes is trying to get back to full guard.
Flugamine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dienekes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flugamine drops an elbow to the side of Dienekes's head.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flugamine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dienekes defending well though.
Dienekes is looking to improve his position.
Dienekes wants to control but Flugamine is keeping busy.
Dienekes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flugamine.
Flugamine throwing shots but Dienekes is blocking nicely.
Dienekes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flugamine is working away from the top position though.
Dienekes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dienekes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flugamine pulls his head out easily.
Flugamine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Dienekes is doing well to control the position and prevent Flugamine from advancing to side control.
Dienekes trying to control from the bottom.
Flugamine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dienekes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Flugamine.
Dienekes wants to control but Flugamine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dienekes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dienekes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flugamine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dienekes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flugamine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dienekes trying to keep a closed guard but Flugamine is proving a slippery customer.
Flugamine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dienekes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dienekes has his foot on Flugamine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flugamine works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dienekes is on top in guard.
Flugamine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dienekes controls the pace.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Flugamine is keeping the position.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Flugamine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flugamine wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flugamine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flugamine holds on and takes a little breather.
Flugamine is trying to control the position but Dienekes postures up.
Flugamine wants to control the position but Dienekes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flugamine tries to roll over but Dienekes keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flugamine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Flugamine is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flugamine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maskar Flugamine 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.
Flugamine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dienekes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Flugamine is quick to defend against it.
Flugamine misses with a combination
so Dienekes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flugamine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Flugamine.
Flugamine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dienekes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dienekes gets full guard.
Flugamine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dienekes is looking for a triangle but Flugamine pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dienekes controls Flugamine momentarily but Flugamine frees himself.
Dienekes has control of Flugamine's left arm, preventing Flugamine from doing any damage.
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flugamine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flugamine throws a big elbow that misses.
Flugamine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flugamine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flugamine won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here.
Dienekes trying to control the position.
Flugamine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dienekes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flugamine is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flugamine avoid being mounted?
Dienekes is keen to just control but Flugamine is a slippery customer.
Flugamine is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flugamine avoid being mounted?
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes is thwarting Flugamine's attempts to control the position.
Flugamine is refusing to be controlled, as Dienekes sits in half guard.
Flugamine trying to control here.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Flugamine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flugamine defending well though.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flugamine trying to control but Dienekes postures up.
Flugamine is trying to stand up here but Dienekes is controlling him well.
Dienekes tries to pass to full mount but Flugamine defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flugamine trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dienekes manages to pass to mount!
Flugamine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dienekes content just to control the position here.
Dienekes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dienekes controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flugamine tries to reverse the position but Dienekes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
That's time! Dienekes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flugamine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flugamine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Flugamine is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dienekes trying to control but Flugamine is working from the bottom.
Flugamine is looking to stand up but Dienekes isn't so interested in that idea.
Flugamine pulls Dienekes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dienekes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dienekes stands up over Flugamine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dienekes passes Flugamine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flugamine is trying to maintain the position but Dienekes is very close to passing his half guard.
Flugamine is looking for a sweep. Dienekes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dienekes tries to pass to full mount but Flugamine defends it.
Dienekes is trying to control. Flugamine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dienekes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flugamine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flugamine trying to get back to full guard but Dienekes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dienekes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dienekes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dienekes looking to control but Flugamine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dienekes lands a couple of good shots and Flugamine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine trying to control but not successfully.
Dienekes is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Flugamine is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title!
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