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XFC 27: Project KO PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guster Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guster Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense.
Spencer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva prevents Spencer from moving into mount.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spencer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spencer is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Spencer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
Silva tries to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
Spencer looking to finish with strikes here!
Spencer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva reaches up to try and control the position but Spencer seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva rolls and tries to escape and now Spencer has his back!
Spencer lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Silva.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
Spencer has good solid back control here.
Spencer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva turns into Spencer and is now in his guard.
Silva throws a strike but Spencer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spencer dives into side control.
Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Spencer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Spencer's attempts to control the action.
Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Spencer has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Spencer's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Spencer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spencer tries to strike from the bottom.
Spencer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Spencer controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spencer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spencer trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guster Spencer dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spencer pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer trying to control the pace.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Spencer.
Spencer is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spencer pulls his head out easily.
Silva trying to hold on to Spencer's head to control him but Spencer postures up.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spencer trying to control the pace.
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.
Spencer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Spencer has managed to pass to side control instead.
BOOM! Spencer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Spencer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Guster Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spencer working Silva over with strikes here.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Guster Spencer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spencer counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guster Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spencer misses with a straight right.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva looks to clinch
and Spencer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spencer.
Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Spencer doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Spencer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Aint no sunshine. Franco has chosen Clobberin Time as his entrance music. Keith Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Franco!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franco thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Franco, right into the meat.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn cracks Franco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Franco misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Franco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
Penn checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franco digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn punishes Franco's body with a nice straight punch.
Franco blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franco looks gassed!
Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Franco is out of range.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franco.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn sizes up Franco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Penn.
Penn darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Franco blocks a head kick by Penn.
Franco on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts.
Franco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick from Penn.
Franco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Penn lands a glancing blow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
A leg kick checked by Franco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn cracks Franco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franco momentarily.
Franco is rocked!
Penn fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Franco to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Franco looks to clinch but Penn throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Franco taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Data Base (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Denato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Base comes to the cage accompanied by HERE WE GOOOOO!. The key to victory for Data Base has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Data Base!
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, Joey Denato!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Base rushes Denato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Base tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denato just stands there and leans against the cage.
Denato pulls Base into guard.
Denato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Base gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Denato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Base is aware though and is defending well.
Base got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Base has managed to get both his arms back between Denato's legs - danger averted.
Base 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.
Base stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Base works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Base looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Base not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denato looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denato wants to improve his position but Base is controlling well.
Denato looks gassed!
Base not doing much here.
Denato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Base passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Denato!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Base wants to control the pace but Denato is squirming around nicely.
Base is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Denato can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Base lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Denato hang on?
It looks like Joey Denato has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Base is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Base extends the arm and Denato is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Data Base!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lessnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslav Demidoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lessnar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amazing. 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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270 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Lessnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boleslav Demidoff!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demidoff tries to avoid it but Lessnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demidoff to the ground. Demidoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Lessnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lessnar looks to land a combination but Demidoff avoids it well.
Demidoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lessnar counters with a big head kick but Demidoff shrugs it off.
Lessnar scores with a hook to the body. Demidoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lessnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demidoff's waist but Demidoff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lessnar off to one side.
Lessnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lessnar darts in and clinches Demidoff up against the cage.
Demidoff tries for a takedown but Lessnar manages to get underhooks.
Lessnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demidoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Lessnar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demidoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Lessnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lessnar.
Lessnar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lessnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lessnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lessnar looks to land a strike but Demidoff avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lessnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demidoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lessnar throws and elbow that misses. Demidoff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lessnar's guard. Nice move by Demidoff!
Demidoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lessnar is keeping the position for now.
Lessnar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Demidoff frees his head nicely. Oh but Lessnar has switched to an armbar! Demidoff is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Lessnar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicky Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's entrance music is Concrete Schoolyard. A fine choice. Vegas has chosen The Prodigy 'Omen' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wanderlei Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wanderlei Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicky Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machida throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice combo by Machida! Oh, that's hurt him - Vegas falls to the canvas and Machida follows him into side control.
Vegas is rocked!
It looks like Vicky Vegas has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vegas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machida tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vegas's legs.
Vegas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vegas is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the action but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Vegas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machida's back!
Machida tries to roll but Vegas sticks to his back.
Machida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vegas.
Machida rolls, trying to escape but Vegas keeps control of the position.
Vegas controlling the position well here. Machida rolled but Vegas kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vegas is hanging on to Machida's back as he tries to escape.
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.
What can Machida do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vegas trying to control.
Machida tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
Vegas struggling to keep hold of the position.
Machida manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vegas's guard. Nice work there by Machida.
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.
Vegas looking for a sweep. Not yet Vegas, not yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vicky Vegas wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Vegas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vegas avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Vegas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vicky Vegas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vegas misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vegas as he avoids it easily.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Vegas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vegas counters with a left to the body.
Vegas thumps Machida with a low kick.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Machida tries to land a front kick but Vegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Vegas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida shoots in but Vegas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vegas connects with an inside leg kick.
Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Wanderlei Machida has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Vegas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. Vegas shrugs it off though.
Vegas lands a nice looking body kick.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanderlei Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vicky Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machida momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Vegas blocks the body kick.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Machida with a poor takedown
and Vegas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machida's knee momentarily.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegas tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vegas but Vegas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicky Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vegas misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vegas's guard now.
Vegas looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking for a triangle here but Vegas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machida is looking to reverse the position.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Machida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Machida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vegas works his way into full mount!
Vegas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida regains half guard.
Machida tries to roll over but Vegas keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas preventing the sweep.
Vegas postures up.
Vegas gets to his feet. Machida looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Vegas slowing the pace effectively.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wanderlei Machida.
I think Machida 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wanderlei Machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urban Boeg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urban Boeg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ante Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urban Boeg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boeg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boeg manages to avoid it.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown but Boeg shows good takedown defense.
Gattuso misses with the combination.
Gattuso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boeg circles away quickly and effectively.
Boeg moves forwards but Gattuso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Urban Boeg has been cut.
Boeg closes the distance and pushes Gattuso back into the cage.
Boeg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gattuso.
Gattuso is trying to break the clinch but Boeg is controlling him.
Gattuso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Gattuso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boeg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gattuso backwards.
Boeg trying to control the position but instead, Gattuso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boeg into the cage.
Boeg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gattuso.
Boeg scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boeg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gattuso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boeg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Boeg - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boeg.
Boeg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gattuso.
Boeg tries to stall but Gattuso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boeg just leaning against Gattuso, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boeg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boeg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gattuso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gattuso goes for a takedown attempt but Boeg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gattuso throws a shot from downtown. Boeg moves away and avoids it.
Ante Gattuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso misses with a wild combination.
Boeg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gattuso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boeg walks into a jab.
A combination from Boeg does no damage.
Boeg tries to clinch up.
Boeg looks to land a combination. Gattuso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boeg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gattuso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boeg wriggles free and stands up.
Boeg has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boeg.
Boeg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boeg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gattuso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boeg walks away with a smile on his face. Gattuso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice combination there by Boeg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boeg doesn't seem bothered though.
Boeg looks gassed!
Gattuso tries for a takedown but Boeg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gattuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Gattuso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boeg moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boeg is pressed up against the cage. Gattuso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boeg down to the mat. Boeg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gattuso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boeg has time to react.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gattuso works over Boeg with some ground and pound from guard.
Gattuso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boeg wants to stand up but Gattuso is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gattuso thows a big elbow that misses.
Gattusois looking to pass into half guard but Boeg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boeg is in guard.
Boeg preventing the sweep.
Gattuso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gattuso is trying to control the position but Boeg postures up.
Gattuso manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gattuso trying to control but Boeg is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Gattuso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urban Boeg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boeg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gattuso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boeg checks a leg kick.
Boeg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gattuso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gattuso is defended easily by Boeg.
Gattuso misses with a wild combination.
Gattuso misses with a combination
and Boeg counters by clinching up.
Gattuso can't break the clinch.
Gattuso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boeg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Boeg.
Gattuso goes for a takedown attempt but Boeg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Gattuso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boeg but Boeg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gattuso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gattuso throwing shots but Boeg is blocking nicely.
Gattuso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boeg on the ground.
Gattuso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boeg is trying to stand.
Boeg is breathing heavily.
Gattuso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gattuso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gattuso 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gattuso wants to pass to mount but Boeg is defending the position.
Gattuso drops an elbow to the side of Boeg's head.
Boeg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gattuso.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gattuso connects with a nice short shot to Boeg's temple.
Boeg is staying active underneath Gattuso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gattuso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gattuso keeps the fight on the outside.
Gattuso lands a left and a right that sends Boeg crashing to the canvas! Gattuso dives into mount looking to finish!
Gattuso looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Boeg covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gattuso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg VanWinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanWinkle comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg VanWinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VanWinkle.
Krueger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krueger blocks a jab.
VanWinkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VanWinkle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krueger circles away quickly and effectively.
Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch up but VanWinkle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
VanWinkle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krueger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krueger moves into the clinch successfully.
VanWinkle has had enough of the clinch but Krueger keeps him there for the moment.
VanWinkle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krueger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanWinkle moves away.
Krueger misses with a combination
and VanWinkle counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from VanWinkle.
VanWinkle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krueger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by VanWinkle.
Krueger has closed the distance and engaged VanWinkle in a clinch.
VanWinkle wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krueger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krueger is looking to control VanWinkle's arms but VanWinkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krueger has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanWinkle is trying to drag Krueger to the mat but Krueger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krueger stalling against the cage.
Krueger tries a body shot but VanWinkle blocks it.
Krueger pushes VanWinkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krueger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krueger lands a good knee to the midsection. VanWinkle won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krueger.
Krueger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
VanWinkle is breathing heavily.
Krueger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. VanWinkle is defending well for now.
VanWinkle is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krueger.
Knees to the body from Krueger.
A short right from Krueger on the inside.
Good body shot from Krueger.
Krueger stalling in the clinch.
Krueger tries to land knees in the clinch but VanWinkle avoids the damage to the body.
VanWinkle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VanWinkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krueger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanWinkle circles away quickly and effectively.
VanWinkle tries to keep at a distance but Krueger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krueger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Krueger effectively controlling the action here.
Krueger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
VanWinkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Krueger avoids the damage to the body.
VanWinkle being controlled against the cage.
Krueger works on VanWinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
VanWinkle managing to block the knees to the body from Krueger.
Krueger is working VanWinkle over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Krueger.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krueger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krueger lands a right hand that snaps the head of VanWinkle backwards.
Krueger presses VanWinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krueger works on VanWinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger scores with a hook to the body.
Krueger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krueger presses VanWinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krueger tries a knee to the head but VanWinkle blocks it.
Krueger stalling against the cage.
VanWinkle has had enough of the clinch but Krueger keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
VanWinkle wants to break free but Krueger has control.
VanWinkle is trying to break the clinch but Krueger has him pressed against the cage.
Krueger lands a body punch.
Krueger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
VanWinkle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krueger scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Krueger - that landed with a thud.
Krueger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krueger digs a right hand into VanWinkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on VanWinkle's gas tank.
Krueger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krueger lands a body shot.
Krueger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Freddy Krueger.
Krueger misses with a head kick.
Krueger looks to land a combination but VanWinkle avoids it well.
Krueger lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Krueger.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but VanWinkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as VanWinkle backs up against the cage.
Krueger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Krueger lands but VanWinkle takes it in his stride.
VanWinkle swats away the attempt to clinch by Krueger.
Krueger throws a right and a left that VanWinkle avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krueger throws a big shot that misses.
Krueger misses with a wild combination.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanWinkle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Krueger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krueger throws a hook to the side of VanWinkle's head but VanWinkle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krueger slips a straight right by VanWinkle.
Krueger swinging wildly here.
Krueger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krueger!
Krueger throws a combination that misses
and VanWinkle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
VanWinkle wants to get back to his feet.
Krueger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krueger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krueger wants to sweep here but VanWinkle controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanWinkle is fighting to break Krueger's control of his arms but Krueger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
VanWinkle throws a strike but Krueger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
VanWinkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krueger.
VanWinkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
VanWinkle is trying to keep Krueger in close.
VanWinkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krueger postures up in VanWinkle's guard and throws a big left but VanWinkle blocks it.
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.
Krueger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of VanWinkle's head.
Krueger wants to pass the guard but VanWinkle is keeping the position.
Krueger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
VanWinkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krueger is one step ahead there.
VanWinkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
VanWinkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krueger.
Krueger scoring with some ground and pound.
VanWinkle keeping full guard, as Krueger tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanWinkle 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.
Krueger trying to control the position from guard on top but VanWinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and VanWinkle dives on top into guard.
Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanWinkle.
Krueger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krueger wants to stand up but VanWinkle is controlling him.
Krueger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
VanWinkle wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greg VanWinkle.
A combination from VanWinkle does no damage.
VanWinkle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VanWinkle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
VanWinkle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krueger has time to react.
VanWinkle tries to bum rush Krueger with a series of wild strikes but Krueger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krueger tries to clinch
and VanWinkle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanWinkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Krueger misses with a double jab.
Krueger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from VanWinkle finds it's way round the side to connect with Krueger's head.
Krueger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling VanWinkle to counter with a crisp jab.
VanWinkle works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg VanWinkle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
VanWinkle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krueger wants to clinch up but VanWinkle keeps it at a distance.
Krueger clinches but VanWinkle breaks the clinch
and VanWinkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krueger throws a front kick that sends VanWinkle stumbling back into the cage.
Krueger lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from VanWinkle.
VanWinkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krueger!
Krueger is looking to clinch.
Krueger misses with a few strikes there.
VanWinkle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krueger dodges the punch combination from VanWinkle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krueger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. VanWinkle sprawls well initially but Krueger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Krueger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
VanWinkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krueger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger winds up and cracks VanWinkle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
VanWinkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krueger.
Krueger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
VanWinkle is trying to stand.
Krueger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Krueger.
VanWinkle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krueger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krueger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krueger 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.
Krueger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanWinkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krueger.
Krueger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so VanWinkle is just riding it out for now. Krueger eventually gives up the hold.
Krueger is looking for a kimura but VanWinkle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krueger to get the leverage.
Krueger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krueger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krueger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger wants to control but VanWinkle is keeping him busy.
Krueger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krueger working VanWinkle over with strikes.
Krueger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for VanWinkle!
Freddy Krueger has got the better of the ground game so far.
VanWinkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krueger lands a heavy elbow.
VanWinkle taking shots to the head.
VanWinkle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Krueger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krueger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krueger lands a big shot there that rocks VanWinkle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanWinkle is trying desperately to improve position.
Krueger raining down shots from the mount!
Krueger working for a guillotine from mount but VanWinkle is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krueger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. VanWinkle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krueger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krueger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as VanWinkle is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Krueger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krueger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Krueger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krueger 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Krueger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Throat! as his entrance music. Royce Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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285 lbs
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287 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sterling Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Sterling Jordan has been cut.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Gracie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jordan.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Donk. Gracie catches Jordan right on the button with a cross.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Gracie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan is stalling here.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan jumps guard.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is working Jordan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jordan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jordan has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie 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.
Jordan advances position into side control!
Jordan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to bench press Jordan off him but Jordan keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jordan's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Jordan seems content to control.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jordan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie has hold of Jordan's hands but Jordan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jordan wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Jordan 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.
Jordan stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordan.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Jordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Jordan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Jordan swinging wildly here.
Jordan throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Royce Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Jordan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jordan but Jordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
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.
Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Sterling Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Jordan feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jordan is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jordan with a nice head shot there.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordan is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jordan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jordan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jordan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Jordan from improving position.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jordan wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Jordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Jordan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie dives in and grabs Jordan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Jordan misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Sterling Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jordan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jordan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Jordan stands up out of Gracie's guard for a moment - Gracie manages to land a nice upkick.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jordan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jordan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordan is working hard here to advance position.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jordan is one step ahead there.
Jordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie controls Jordan momentarily but Jordan frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Jordan dodges it nicely.
Jordan trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Jordan is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Jordan dodges it nicely.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jordan manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie throws and elbow that misses. Jordan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Jordan!
Gracie has his foot on Jordan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jordan works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderton comes to the cage accompanied by The Game (Feat Jay-Z) - What You Say. Chuck the Project acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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25
195 lbs
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nestor Anderton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Project thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the Project.
The fight stays on the outside here - the Project looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the Project thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
the Project throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
the Project slips under a jab from Anderton.
Chuck the Project seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderton throws a hook but the Project blocks it.
Anderton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderton throws a predictable looking body shot
and the Project counters with a left to the body.
Anderton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderton slips under a jab.
Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the Project moves away.
the Project throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderton lands a body shot.
the Project swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderton throws a hook to the side of the Project's head but the Project sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
the Project throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderton ducks under a wild hook from the Project.
Anderton misses the jab.
Anderton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderton misses with a jab to the body
and the Project counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nestor Anderton has been cut.
Anderton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
the Project looks to land a combination but Anderton avoids it well.
Good shot there by the Project.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from the Project misses.
the Project looks to throw the jab but Anderton is out of range.
the Project moves in looking to clinch but Anderton pushes him off.
Anderton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. the Project was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
the Project pulls Anderton in close to prevent any damage.
Anderton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the Project is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton lands a couple of elbows.
the Project is pulling down on Anderton's head to control his posture.
the Project manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderton manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderton looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderton, not yet.
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.
the Project working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
the Project throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
the Project wants to control from the top but Anderton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderton scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Anderton.
Anderton throws a big shot that misses.
Anderton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles the Project. the Project circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderton misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from the Project misses.
the Project doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderton circles away.
the Project ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderton moves away.
the Project slips under a jab from Anderton.
Anderton closes the distance and clinches up with the Project, looking for a takedown. Anderton pushes the Project against the cage but the Project circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
the Project looks for the body kick but Anderton saw that one coming.
the Project shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderton sprawls well. Anderton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. the Project gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles the Project. the Project circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Anderton. No joy for the Project on that attempt.
Anderton swings for the body but the Project moves out of range.
the Project pushes Anderton up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderton lands a hook that snaps the head of the Project backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Anderton fails to land.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andertons head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Anderton.
Anderton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. the Project is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderton lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderton working aggressively here.
Anderton throws a punch but it's blocked by the Project.
Anderton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
the Project misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by the Project.
Anderton throws a punch but it's blocked by the Project.
Good body shot from the Project.
the Project has a couple of punches blocked by Anderton.
Anderton wants to get back to striking at distance but the Project won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderton swings wildly with an uppercut but the Project uses good head movement to avoid it.
the Project blocks an uppercut.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderton gets control of the Project's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
the Project looking to sit in guard and control but Anderton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
the Project is pulling down on Anderton's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that the Project has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderton tries to free his leg and advance position but the Project is retaining full guard.
the Project looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderton is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as the Project holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project is looking to sweep but instead, Anderton has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderton controlling the action here.
Anderton is trying to control the action in half guard but the Project is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderton wants to free his trapped foot but the Project is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
the Project wants to improve his position but Anderton is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderton moves out of range of the strikes.
the Project looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderton is just out of range.
Anderton misses the body punch
and the Project counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
the Project is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderton rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Anderton - just one landing.
Anderton throws a big shot that misses.
Anderton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. the Project catches Anderton right on the button with a cross.
the Project digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.
the Project throws a push kick but Anderton slaps the foot to one side.
Anderton misses with a wild body shot.
Anderton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from the Project misses.
Anderton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nestor Anderton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderton connects with a body shot.
Anderton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - the Project throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. the Project looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
the Project scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderton in his tracks.
the Project feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderton's calf.
the Project tries to clinch there but Anderton circles away.
the Project misses with a body punch
and Anderton counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderton shoots in and bounces the Project off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
the Project keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton won't allow the Project to sweep him here.
the Project is pulling down on Anderton's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderton, at least for the moment.
the Project looking for a sweep. Not yet the Project, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
the Project keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nestor Anderton just wasn't active enough.
The crowd cheers as the Project lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderton doesn't seem phased though.
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.
Anderton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
the Project has closed the distance and engaged Anderton in a clinch.
Anderton wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from the Project fails to land.
Anderton struggles to land a body shot inside as the Project controls his hands.
the Project is working Anderton over against the cage.
the Project tries to throw a body punch but Anderton avoids it by throwing the Project back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for the Project.
A right hand to the body from the Project.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from the Project.
the Project throws a looping overhand right but Anderton ducks down to avoid it.
the Project misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
the Project changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
the Project with a jab.
Anderton is trying hard to land a takedown here. the Project sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderton misses the shot to the body.
Chuck the Project is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by the Project. Beautiful body shot.
the Project scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
the Project connects with a right hand. Anderton shakes it off.
the Project connects with a body shot.
the Project digs a good hook to Anderton's body.
the Project connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chuck the Project seems to be getting the better of the standup.
the Project bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderton's head backwards.
Anderton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by the Project. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of the Project.
the Project digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.
the Project fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the Project throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
the Project is looking to clinch.
A combination from the Project does no damage.
Anderton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderton there as he acknowledges the shot.
the Project lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
the Project digs a good hook to Anderton's body.
the Project tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by the Project.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
the Project digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.
the Project clinches up with Anderton and pushes him back against the cage.
the Project has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderton regains guard immediately.
the Project wants to control from the top but Anderton keeps moving.
Anderton pulls the Project in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
the Project on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderton throws a series of punches but the Project avoids them all with ease.
Anderton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
the Project misses with a wild body shot.
the Project is looking to clinch but Anderton is avoiding it.
Anderton slips a jab and a cross from the Project.
Anderton just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderton circles away from the clinch attempt.
the Project tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderton is able to avoid easily.
the Project with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderton to score with a decent uppercut.
the Project looks to land a combination. Anderton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but the Project manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from the Project. Anderton does a little dance to reset his feet.
the Project lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderton's head.
the Project throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
Anderton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
the Project swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton avoids the body shot from the Project.
Anderton digs a good hook to the Project's body.
the Project closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Anderton.
the Project is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderton has a couple of punches blocked by the Project.
the Project misses with a shot to the kidneys.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderton backwards.
Anderton manages to pull guard.
Anderton pulls the Project in close to prevent any damage.
the Project working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderton looking to hit a scissor sweep but the Project is one step ahead there.
Anderton looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
the Project wants to control from the top but Anderton keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderton looks to score with a jab to the body but the Project is just out of range.
the Project misses the shot to the body.
Anderton throws a body punch but the Project moves out of range.
Jab by the Project.
Anderton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the Project.
Anderton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the Project dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chuck the Project will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nestor Anderton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderton avoids a kick to the body.
the Project doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
the Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderton was well out of range. Poor timing from the Project.
Anderton connects with a good right hand that stumbles the Project. the Project circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderton just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
the Project lands with a shot to the body.
Anderton shoots in looking for a takedown. the Project tries to sprawl out of it but Anderton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. the Project manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Anderton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderton moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderton defending well as the Project loads up on a big left hand.
Anderton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
the Project displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderton throws out the jab.
Anderton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from the Project.
Anderton misses the shot to the body.
the Project sizes up Anderton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the Project cracks Anderton with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project looks to land a combination but Anderton avoids it well.
the Project throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderton avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Anderton.
Anderton checks the leg kick.
Anderton lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Anderton. Beautiful body shot.
Anderton lands a slapping body shot.
the Project throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before the Project has time to react.
the Project lands a body shot.
Anderton takes a swing at the Project's ribcage but misses.
Anderton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderton scores with a nice strike.
the Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderton was well out of range. Poor timing from the Project.
the Project scores with a jab to the head.
Anderton closes the distance and clinches up with the Project, looking for a takedown. Anderton pushes the Project against the cage but the Project circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from the Project. No joy for Anderton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderton moves out of range as the Project strikes.
Anderton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuck the Project is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands with a straight right. Anderton didn't see that one coming.
the Project uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderton.
Anderton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
the Project connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Anderton.
Anderton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderton misses the body punch
and the Project counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
the Project jabs Anderton right on the nose. Anderton blinks but takes it well.
the Project jabs Anderton right on the nose. Anderton blinks but takes it well.
Anderton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and the Project counters with a straight right hand.
the Project uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderton.
Anderton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
the Project fails with an attempt to clinch.
the Project works over Anderton's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Anderton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
the Project misses with a head kick.
Anderton swats away the attempt to clinch by the Project.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderton.
Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the Project moves away.
the Project throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderton throws a body punch but the Project moves out of range.
the Project ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
the Project ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderton with a poor takedown
and the Project counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Anderton misses
and the Project counters with a nice body shot.
the Project smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nestor Anderton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the Project drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
the Project jabbing away but nothing is landing.
the Project looks for the body kick but Anderton saw that one coming.
the Project digs a good body shot into Anderton's ribs.
the Project is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
the Project fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderton manages to avoid it.
Anderton looks to score with a jab to the body but the Project is just out of range.
the Project lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderton's head.
Anderton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but the Project manages to avoid it.
the Project walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
the Project closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andertons head.
Anderton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Anderton fails to land.
Anderton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
the Project lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderton's head.
Anderton misses the body punch
and the Project counters with a lovely shot to the body.
the Project lands with a shot to the body.
the Project with a jab.
Anderton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the Project is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderton has knee on belly momentarily but the Project bucks him off and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck the Project.
I think the Project 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck the Project! Chuck the Project retains his middleweight title!
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