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RCD 12: Fists Of Fury PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janos Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu comes to the cage accompanied by "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janos Lieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murphy Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lieu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Murphy Mcdonald has been cut.
Mcdonald looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Lieu tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lieu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lieu, as that shot connected.
Lieu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald needs to keep his hands up - Lieu had a free shot at his head there.
Lieu lands a left and a right that send Mcdonald crashing to the mat, dazed. Lieu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mcdonald is rocked!
Lieu scores with a body shot.
Mcdonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Lieu finish him?
Lieu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mcdonald falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lieu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janos Lieu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Nerdcok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Stepanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leroy Nerdcok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nerdcok shoots in looking for a takedown. Stepanov tries to sprawl out of it but Nerdcok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stepanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nerdcok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Leroy Nerdcok has been cut.
Nerdcok closes the distance and clinches up with Stepanov, looking for a takedown. Nerdcok pushes Stepanov against the cage but Stepanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stepanov stalks Nerdcok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nerdcok's face. Nerdcok staggers backwards, shaken.
Stepanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nerdcok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Nerdcok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdcok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nerdcok shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stepanov keeping moving, preventing Nerdcok from controlling successfully.
Stepanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nerdcok is controlling him.
Nerdcok postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stepanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nerdcok, into his guard.
Nerdcok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nerdcok is proving hard to escape from.
Nerdcok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stepanov is aware though and is defending well.
Nerdcok trying to strike off his back.
Stepanov is looking to stand up but Nerdcok won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerdcok 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.
Stepanov tries to stand but Nerdcok is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nerdcok staying out of range there.
Vladimir Stepanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Nerdcok shoots for a double leg takedown but Stepanov sprawls well. He's pushed Nerdcok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Stepanov.
Stepanov misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nerdcok tries to move into range but Stepanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stepanov looks to land a right hand but Nerdcok moved out of range.
Nerdcok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stepanov scores with a one two! Nerdcok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stepanov missing with a left hand there. Nerdcok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nerdcok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanov with a jab.
Stepanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanov misses with a looping right.
Stepanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nerdcok.
Stepanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nerdcok.
Nerdcok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nerdcok drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stepanov dives on top into guard.
Nerdcok is breathing heavily.
Stepanov won't allow Nerdcok to sweep him here.
Stepanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdcok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stepanov rolls with it to try and escape but Nerdcok cranks on the arm and Stepanov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Nerdcok!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fo Sheezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Zedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fo Sheezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Zedowski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheezy connects with a looping right hand.
Zedowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheezy is just out of range.
Zedowski gets a clinch.
Zedowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sheezy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Sheezy rolls, trying to escape but Zedowski keeps control of the position.
Zedowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sheezy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zedowski throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Zedowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheezy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Zedowski tightening his grip on Sheezy, looking for the choke.
Zedowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski avoiding Sheezy 's attempts to control his hands.
Sheezy is trying to break free.
Zedowski missing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Sheezy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zedowski wants to control but Sheezy is keeping busy.
Zedowski looking for the choke from the back.
Zedowski looking for the RNC.
Zedowski throwing sloppy strikes.
Sheezy is trying to defend against the choke here but Zedowski has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Zedowski Tightens the hold and Sheezy taps out furiously! Zedowski displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Zedowski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nbah Aparo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alla Pugacheva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pugacheva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by osenny pocelyi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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261 lbs
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253 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nbah Aparo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alla Pugacheva!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugacheva misses with a wild combination.
Pugacheva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pugacheva throws a series of punches but Aparo avoids them all with ease.
Aparo swats away the attempt to clinch by Pugacheva.
Aparo moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
Aparo is looking to clinch.
Aparo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aparo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pugacheva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pugacheva darts in and clinches Aparo up against the cage.
Aparo can't break the clinch.
Aparo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aparo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pugacheva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aparo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aparo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aparo!
Aparo stands up.
Pugacheva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pugacheva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Aparo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aparo takes a swing at Pugacheva's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aparo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aparo slips a straight right by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws out a loose jab but Aparo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pugacheva, as that shot connected.
Aparo throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva tries to bum rush Aparo with a series of wild strikes but Aparo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pugacheva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pugacheva looks gassed!
Aparo misses with a two punch combination.
Aparo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aparo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pugacheva cracks Aparo with an open hand slap.
Pugacheva scores with a one two! Aparo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aparo dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Aparo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Aparo misses with a straight right.
Pugacheva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pugacheva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aparo closes the distance and clinches.
Pugacheva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aparo clinches up against the cage.
Aparo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aparo moves into the clinch.
Aparo blocking some punches.
Pugacheva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aparo tries to break the clinch but Pugacheva is controlling the position.
Pugacheva misses with the head strike.
Pugacheva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aparo breaks from the clinch.
Aparo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pugacheva finds it's way round the side to connect with Aparo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva misses with a hook.
Aparo gets a clinch.
Pugacheva has a couple of punches blocked by Aparo.
Pugacheva has Aparo pressed against the cage, preventing Aparo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Aparo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
Aparo lands with a cross.
Aparo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
Aparo throws a jab when Pugacheva was well out of range.
Pugacheva misses with a hook. Aparo ducked under it nicely.
Aparo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pugacheva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aparo swinging wildly here.
Pugacheva punishes Aparo's body with a nice straight punch.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aparo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Aparo.
Aparo tries to clinch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Nbah Aparo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aparo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aparo is rocked!
Pugacheva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aparo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Aparo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pugacheva misses with a wild combination.
Aparo seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Pugacheva fails to land.
Pugacheva lands a shoulder strike.
Aparo tries to circle away but Pugacheva has him pinned against the cage.
Aparo wants to get back to striking at distance but Pugacheva won't allow it.
Pugacheva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aparo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aparo tries to pull guard but Pugacheva won't allow it.
Pugacheva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pugacheva manages to break the clinch.
Aparo throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Aparo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Pugacheva.
Aparo throws a nice looking combination but Pugacheva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pugacheva takes a swing at Aparo's ribcage but misses.
Pugacheva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugacheva misses with a double jab.
Pugacheva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aparo misses with a few strikes there.
Pugacheva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pugacheva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pugacheva cracks Aparo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pugacheva misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Aparo.
Pugacheva forces Aparo back against the cage and clinches.
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alla Pugacheva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nbah Aparo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pugacheva misses with a hook.
Pugacheva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aparo scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Aparo.
Aparo misses with a double jab.
Pugacheva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aparo's hands.
Pugacheva misses with a combination
and Aparo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aparo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aparo scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugacheva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aparo.
Good exchange - Pugacheva coming out on top.
Aparo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pugacheva swings wildly with an uppercut but Aparo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aparo blocks an uppercut.
Pugacheva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aparo walks away with a smile on his face. Pugacheva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pugacheva tries to clinch but Aparo moves out of range.
Aparo lands a nice hook to Pugacheva's body. Pugacheva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aparo moves into range and clinches up with Pugacheva.
Aparo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pugacheva cracks Aparo with a nice body shot.
Aparo manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Pugacheva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aparo misses with a series of wild punches.
Pugacheva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pugacheva.
Nbah Aparo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aparo throws a right and a left that Pugacheva avoids nicely.
Aparo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pugacheva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aparo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pugacheva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pugacheva gets a clinch.
Aparo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pugacheva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pugacheva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aparo's efforts to push away.
Pugacheva digs a right hand underneath Aparo's ribcage. Aparo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aparo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Pugacheva.
Pugacheva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aparo backwards.
Pugacheva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pugacheva misses with a looping left.
Aparo thuds his right hand into Pugacheva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aparo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pugacheva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aparo counters with a straight right hand.
Pugacheva rushes Aparo and presses him up against the cage.
Pugacheva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pugacheva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aparo backwards.
Aparo wants to get back to striking at distance but Pugacheva won't allow it.
Aparo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pugacheva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nbah Aparo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Aparo tries to break the clinch but Pugacheva is controlling the position.
Aparo can't find room to land a body shot as Pugacheva controls the action.
Pugacheva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aparo.
Aparo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to bum rush Aparo with a series of wild strikes but Aparo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pugacheva misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Aparo.
Pugacheva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aparo.
Pugacheva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pugacheva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aparo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pugacheva prevents it.
Aparo takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Pugacheva - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva lands with a left to the head.
Aparo can't break the clinch.
Pugacheva struggles to land a body shot inside as Aparo controls his hands.
Pugacheva fails to pull guard.
Aparo jumps guard but Pugacheva stands there with Aparo around his waist. Aparo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pugacheva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pugacheva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aparo.
A short right from Pugacheva on the inside.
Pugacheva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch but Aparo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aparo misses the target.
Aparo misses with a wild combination.
Pugacheva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pugacheva throws a combination that misses
and Aparo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugacheva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aparo.
A right-left combo lands from Pugacheva.
Aparo lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nbah Aparo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nbah Aparo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pugacheva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aparo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aparo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aparo is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
Aparo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pugacheva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pugacheva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aparo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Pugacheva does no damage.
Pugacheva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aparo throws a series of punches but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aparo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugacheva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Pugacheva.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aparo, as that shot connected.
Pugacheva throws a jab when Aparo was well out of range.
Pugacheva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pugacheva misses with a two punch combination.
Aparo cracks Pugacheva with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pugacheva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aparo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pugacheva misses with a two punch combination.
Aparo closes the distance and clinches.
Aparo tries to break the clinch but Pugacheva is controlling the position.
Pugacheva tries a body shot but Aparo blocks it.
Pugacheva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aparos head.
A short body shot lands from Pugacheva as the two fighters clinch.
Pugacheva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aparo throws a good cross that connects.
Pugacheva scores with a one two! Aparo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pugacheva clinches with his opponent.
Aparo blocks a body shot from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aparos head.
Pugacheva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aparo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pugacheva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Aparo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aparo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva throws a nice looking combination but Aparo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aparo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aparo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pugacheva lunges at Aparo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aparo's hand.
Pugacheva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aparo's head backwards.
Good exchange - Aparo coming out on top.
Pugacheva misses with the combination.
Aparo dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Danga de danga de dang - Aparo scores with a four punch combination!
Aparo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aparo tries to bum rush Pugacheva with a series of wild strikes but Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Pugacheva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aparo doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Pugacheva.
Aparo moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
Pugacheva throws a right and a left that Aparo avoids nicely.
Pugacheva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aparo lands with a nice combination. Pugacheva backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aparo tries to bum rush Pugacheva with a series of wild strikes but Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pugacheva throws a combination. Aparo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aparo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aparo tries to clinch up.
Pugacheva misses with a two punch combination.
Aparo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pugacheva works over Aparo's head and body with a nice combination.
Aparo connects with a jab.
Pugacheva moves into range and clinches up with Aparo.
Aparo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pugacheva misses with a wild combination.
Pugacheva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aparo circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aparo.
Pugacheva looks to land a combination but Aparo avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aparo. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aparo slips a jab and a cross from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aparo counters with a straight right hand.
Aparo jabs at Pugacheva's body.
Aparo tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aparo throws a series of punches but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva wants to clinch up but Aparo keeps it at a distance.
Pugacheva tries to clinch up but Aparo circles away and keeps his distance.
Pugacheva scores with a jab to the head.
Aparo misses with a two punch combination.
Pugacheva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pugacheva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aparo throws out the jab.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Aparo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pugacheva.
A jab from Aparo does it's job there.
Aparo moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
Pugacheva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aparo dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses with a wild combination.
Aparo tries to clinch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alla Pugacheva.
I think Pugacheva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Nechvidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nik Nechvidov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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253 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nik Nechvidov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Nechvidov.
Nechvidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Nechvidov shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Nechvidov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Nik Nechvidov has been cut.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Nechvidov. Nechvidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nechvidov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Aleksander Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Nechvidov.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Nechvidov with that takedown attempt.
Nechvidov throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Nechvidov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emelianenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nechvidov backs up against the cage.
Nechvidov throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Nechvidov with a series of wild strikes but Nechvidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nechvidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nechvidov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nechvidov looks gassed!
Nechvidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores a takedown into full mount!
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Emelianenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Emelianenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Nechvidov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miodrag Stefanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefanovic has chosen check yo self as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miodrag Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Konrad lands in his opponent's guard.
Stefanovic is looking for a triangle but Konrad pushes his legs off easily.
Stefanovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Konrad's guard.
Stefanovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Konrad 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.
Stefanovic looking to sit in guard and control but Konrad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stefanovic looking for a guillotine here but Konrad defends easily.
Konrad trying to control but Stefanovic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Konrad thows a big elbow that misses.
Konrad is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefanovic has wrist control.
Stefanovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konrad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konrad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konrad trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konrad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Konrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Konrad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Konrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stefanovic working for a triangle but Konrad defends it easily.
Konrad wanted to stand there but Stefanovic had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad trying to control but Stefanovic is working from the bottom.
Stefanovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stefanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konrad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stefanovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Stefanovic has his foot on Konrad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konrad works his way back into a safe position though.
Konrad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stefanovic on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad wants to stand but Stefanovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stefanovic is looking for a triangle but Konrad pushes his legs off easily.
Konrad wants to control from the top but Stefanovic keeps moving.
Konrad looking to sit in guard and control but Stefanovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stefanovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konrad wants to get back to his feet but Stefanovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Stefanovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Konrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stefanovic forces his way into half guard.
Stefanovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stefanovic stops Konrad from getting back to his feet.
Stefanovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Konrad defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miodrag Stefanovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Konrad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stefanovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Konrad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konrad tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Konrad shoots in looking for a takedown. Stefanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Konrad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stefanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Konrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konrad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stefanovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stefanovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stefanovic lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stefanovic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Konrad is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Konrad and Stefanovic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Konrad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Konrad tries to get out of the position.
Konrad taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Konrad is defending well.
Konrad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stefanovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stefanovic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stefanovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Konrad is defending well.
Miodrag Stefanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stefanovic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Konrad to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic is putting a hurting on Konrad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stefanovic prevents Konrad from escaping the position.
Konrad is not content to let Stefanovic control the position.
Stefanovic wants to control for a moment but Konrad uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Konrad is trying to get back to full guard.
Stefanovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Konrad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stefanovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic is looking to take a break and control but Konrad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Konrad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Konrad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stefanovic trying to control the action but Konrad is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stefanovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stefanovic prevents Konrad from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stefanovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Konrad is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throwing shots but Konrad is blocking nicely.
Stefanovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miodrag Stefanovic 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!
Stefanovic shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stefanovic is defended easily by Konrad.
Konrad tries for a takedown but Stefanovic circles away easily
so Stefanovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stefanovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stefanovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stefanovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Konrad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stefanovic is controlling him.
Stefanovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefanovic lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefanovicis looking to pass into half guard but Konrad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Konrad is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad postures up in Stefanovic's guard and throws a big left but Stefanovic blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stefanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konrad trying to control but Stefanovic is working from the bottom.
Stefanovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stefanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Konrad trying to control but Stefanovic is working from the bottom.
Konrad preventing the sweep.
Konrad is in close to Stefanovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Konrad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stefanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Konrad has managed to get both his arms back between Stefanovic's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Konrad is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefanovic has wrist control.
Konrad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Konrad trying to control but Stefanovic is working from the bottom.
Stefanovic 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.
Konrad wants to control from the top but Stefanovic keeps moving.
Konrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stefanovic has Konrad pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stefanovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Konrad!
Stefanovic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stefanovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stefanovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Konrad's face.
Konrad is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looking for a guillotine from mount but Konrad is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jacob Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Konrad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Konrad shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanovic with shots to the head and body - Konrad looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Konrad's face.
Miodrag Stefanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konrad tries to reverse the position but Stefanovic maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miodrag Stefanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stefanovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miodrag Stefanovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doros Dimisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Veloso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Veloso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doros Dimisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Veloso!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimisco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veloso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dimisco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimisco connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a nice uppercut.
Veloso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges.
Dimisco pushes Veloso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veloso looks gassed!
Dimisco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Veloso.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Veloso.
Nice body punch from Dimisco - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimisco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veloso or not.
Dimisco lands a good knee to the midsection. Veloso won't want to take too many of those.
Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.
Dimisco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dimisco lands an elbow that stopped Veloso in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Dimisco.
Veloso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dimisco lands with a left to the head.
Veloso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dimisco lands an uppercut.
Dimisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veloso backwards.
Dimisco lands a knee to the head.
Dimisco lands a knee to the body.
Dimisco landing knees to the head.
Veloso tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimisco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimisco lands a shot to the body.
Dimisco lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimisco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimisco lands a nice elbow.
Veloso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dimisco prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimisco.
Dimisco crunches a lovely knee into Veloso's ribcage.
Dimisco lands an elbow that stopped Veloso in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Veloso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veloso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimisco is pressed up against the cage. Veloso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dimisco down to the mat. Dimisco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Veloso fails with the takedown.
Dimisco delivers a nice body kick.
Veloso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dimisco's waist but Dimisco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veloso off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco tries to clinch up but Veloso circles away and keeps his distance.
Veloso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dimisco defends it nicely.
Doros Dimisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimisco has closed the distance and engaged Veloso in a clinch.
Veloso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veloso takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Dimisco.
A nice left hand lands by Dimisco.
Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Veloso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Veloso looking for a takedown.
Dimisco lands an elbow inside.
Dimisco lands an elbow that stopped Veloso in his tracks for a moment.
Dimisco connects with a knee to the head.
Dimisco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dimisco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dimisco prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco digs a right hand into Veloso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veloso's gas tank.
Dimisco digs a right hand into Veloso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veloso's gas tank.
Veloso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dimisco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Veloso shoots in but Dimisco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Veloso shoots in but Dimisco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dimisco throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice takedown defense from Dimisco. No joy for Veloso on that attempt.
Dimisco throws a right and a left that Veloso avoids nicely.
Dimisco has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco is pressed up against the cage. Veloso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dimisco down to the mat. Dimisco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dimisco is looking to clinch but Veloso is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimisco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veloso shoots in and drives through. Dimisco sprawls well.
Dimisco tries to clinch there but Veloso circles away.
Dimisco gets a clinch.
Veloso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dimisco tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veloso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doros Dimisco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dimisco forces Veloso back against the cage and clinches.
Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Doros Dimisco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dimisco lands a body shot.
Dimisco digs a right hand into Veloso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veloso's gas tank.
Dimisco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veloso backwards.
A short uppercut from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veloso backwards.
Dimisco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Veloso's defenses.
Dimisco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dimisco lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dimisco as the two fighters clinch.
Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimisco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dimisco scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimisco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veloso backwards.
Dimisco crunches a lovely knee into Veloso's ribcage.
Dimisco lands a nice knee to the body.
Veloso has Dimisco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimisco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Veloso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Dimisco - that landed with a thud.
Dimisco lands a body shot.
Dimisco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veloso can do to turn this around?
Dimisco tries to land knees in the clinch but Veloso avoids the damage to the body.
Veloso has Dimisco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimisco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimisco lands an elbow that stopped Veloso in his tracks for a moment.
Dimisco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veloso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Veloso.
Veloso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimisco.
Veloso wants a takedown.
Dimisco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Veloso's defenses.
Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Veloso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Dimisco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veloso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Veloso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dimisco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dimisco is looking to clinch but Veloso is avoiding it.
Veloso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dimisco tries to clinch there but Veloso circles away.
Veloso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch but Veloso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dimisco clinches with his opponent.
Dimisco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimisco landing knees to the body.
Dimisco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Veloso.
A nice left hand lands by Dimisco.
Veloso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimisco pushes Veloso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dimisco working Veloso over with knees to the body.
Veloso wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimisco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dimisco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dimisco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Veloso.
Dimisco lands a body shot.
Veloso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dimisco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco scores with a nice body kick.
Dimisco clinches with his opponent.
Dimisco is leaning against Veloso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimisco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dimisco lands a nice knee to the body.
Dimisco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dimisco lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges.
Dimisco lands a body punch.
Dimisco scores with a hook to the body.
Veloso wants a takedown.
Veloso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dimisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimisco.
Veloso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dimisco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Veloso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimisco gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dimisco - that landed with a thud.
Dimisco gets underhooks to prevent Veloso's takedown attempt.
Veloso wants a takedown.
Dimisco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veloso.
A body shot lands from Dimisco.
Veloso takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimisco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veloso or not.
Dimisco working Veloso over with knees to the body.
Dimisco crunches a lovely knee into Veloso's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimisco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veloso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Veloso has Dimisco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimisco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doros Dimisco dominated that second round.
That's time! Dimisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dimisco moves into range and clinches up with Veloso.
Dimisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veloso backwards.
Veloso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dimisco tries to clinch but Veloso is having none of it.
Dimisco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veloso. That did some damage!
Doros Dimisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimisco wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veloso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimisco is fending him off so far but Veloso persists. Nope, Dimisco circles away and we're back to standing.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Veloso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dimisco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veloso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
Dimisco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
Veloso can't get the takedown.
Dimisco lands an elbow inside.
Dimisco lands a hook that snaps the head of Veloso backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimisco.
Dimisco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dimisco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veloso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dimisco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Veloso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dimisco landing knees to the body.
Dimisco lands a nice uppercut.
Dimisco presses Veloso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veloso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimisco lands an elbow that stopped Veloso in his tracks for a moment.
Veloso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimisco lands a right hand.
Veloso goes for a takedown attempt but Dimisco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch but Veloso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dimisco tries to clinch up but Veloso circles away and keeps his distance.
Veloso shoots in for a takedown but Dimisco shows good takedown defense.
Veloso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veloso tries for a takedown but Dimisco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dimisco scores with a head kick.
Doros Dimisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimisco tries to clinch up.
Dimisco throws a series of punches but Veloso moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veloso takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dimisco wants to clinch up but Veloso keeps it at a distance.
Dimisco drives through and clinches with Veloso against the cage.
Dimisco working Veloso over with knees to the body.
Veloso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dimisco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veloso is defended easily by Dimisco.
A nice combination there by Dimisco.
Veloso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veloso shoots in but Dimisco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dimisco clinches up against the cage.
Dimisco lands an elbow just above Veloso 's eye.
Dimisco lands a body punch.
Dimisco gets underhooks to prevent Veloso's takedown attempt.
Dimisco scores a nice knee to the body.
Dimisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veloso backwards.
Dimisco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veloso backwards.
Dimisco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dimisco digs a right hand underneath Veloso's ribcage. Veloso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimisco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dimisco digs a right hand underneath Veloso's ribcage. Veloso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimisco landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimisco.
Veloso wants a takedown.
Dimisco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimisco scores a nice knee to the body.
Douglas Veloso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimisco lands a right hand.
Veloso wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doros Dimisco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dimisco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doros Dimisco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ,. Eric Kilgore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Rasputin as Kilgore shoots in.
Kilgore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kilgore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasputin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kilgore.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasputin takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore has a takedown stuffed.
Rasputin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rasputin to the mat! Rasputin manages to get full guard.
Kilgore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilgore has gone for a leg lock! Rasputin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kilgore's guard.
Kilgore has a closed guard, preventing Rasputin from standing up.
Kilgore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rasputin has picked Kilgore up and slammed him! Kilgore can't keep hold of the triangle and Rasputin manages to pass to side control!
Kilgore is trying to control Rasputin's posture but Rasputin avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to stand but Kilgore has his arm trapped.
Kilgore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rasputin off and has taken his back!
Kilgore working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rasputin is trying to stand back up.
Kilgore is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rasputin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kilgore looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kilgore is persistently looking for the submission but Rasputin is defending it well.
Kilgore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rasputin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore looks gassed!
Kilgore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rasputin is defending well though. Kilgore let's go of the attempt for now.
Kilgore working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kilgore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eric Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore fails to land the takedown.
Rasputin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rasputin misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin lands with a hook. Kilgore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Kilgore persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasputin misses the target.
Grigori Rasputin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasputin as he avoids it easily.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kilgore.
A punch combination from Rasputin misses.
Kilgore shoots in and drives through. Rasputin sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore shoots in and drives through. Rasputin sprawls well.
Rasputin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rasputin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasputin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilgore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilgore is breathing heavily.
Rasputin thows a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilgore.
Rasputin misses with a double jab.
Kilgore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Rasputin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasputin looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Kilgore moves forwards but Rasputin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rasputin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilgore closes the distance and clinches up with Rasputin, looking for a takedown. Kilgore pushes Rasputin against the cage but Rasputin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Rasputin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kilgore's head.
Rasputin gets caught flat footed, as Kilgore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rasputin wants to stand and escape but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rasputin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kilgore has Rasputin in his guard.
Rasputin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Rasputin - just one landing.
Rasputin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rasputin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilgore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eric Kilgore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilgore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kilgore swings around for an armbar but Rasputin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kilgore's guard.
Kilgore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rasputin!
Kilgore moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rasputin has worked his arm free - good work by Rasputin!
Kilgore is looking to take a break and control but Rasputin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kilgore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rasputin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilgore's guard! Nice work there by Rasputin!
Kilgore looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilgore, not yet.
Rasputin wants to stand but Kilgore has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rasputin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilgore, up you get!
Rasputin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Rasputin lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rasputin swivels and escapes.
Rasputin misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasputin tries to avoid it but Kilgore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasputin to the ground. Rasputin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rasputin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilgore.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Kilgore persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasputin as he avoids it easily.
Rasputin misses with a straight right.
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rasputin throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Rasputin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rasputin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Rasputin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between johnny turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Crashing Mashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnny turk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renato Crashing Mashin's chin.
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250 lbs
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259 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, johnny turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Crashing Mashin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crashing Mashin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. turk defends it nicely.
Crashing Mashin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
turk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
turk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crashing Mashin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
turk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crashing Mashin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
turk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and turk wants it to stay on the feet.
johnny turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Crashing Mashin.
turk misses with a series of wild punches.
turk throws a series of punches but Crashing Mashin avoids them all with ease.
turk looks to land a combination but Crashing Mashin avoids it well.
turk gets caught flat footed, as Crashing Mashin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
turk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Crashing Mashin blocks a leg kick.
Crashing Mashin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. turk tries to avoid it but Crashing Mashin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag turk to the ground. turk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crashing Mashin looks gassed!
Crashing Mashin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It's a brutal combination of punches from turk! Crashing Mashin is backing up but he can't get away as turk lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Crashing Mashin and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). johnny turk!
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