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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James B. Grossweiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Sklemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossweiner and Sergey Sklemin. 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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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James B. Grossweiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklemin dips to his left and cracks Grossweiner with an uppercut!
Grossweiner moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklemin misses the target.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossweiner fails to land the takedown.
Grossweiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sklemin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grossweiner loads up on a big right hand but Sklemin slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grossweiner.
Sklemin avoids the body shot from Grossweiner.
Despite the aggression on Sklemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grossweiner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin connects with a looping right hand.
Sklemin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossweiner on the side of the head.
Sklemin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grossweiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner throws a leg kick but Sklemin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossweiner misses the jab.
Sklemin thuds his right hand into Grossweiner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grossweiner misses with a hook
enabling Sklemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grossweiner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sklemin cracks Grossweiner with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Sklemin.
Sklemin tests Grossweiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sklemin darts in and clinches Grossweiner up against the cage.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it misses.
Grossweiner dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossweiners head.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Grossweiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossweiner lands a right hand.
Grossweiner has Sklemin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sklemin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sklemin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossweiner.
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination.
Grossweiner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sklemin just manages to avoid it.
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!
Sklemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklemin throws a hook but Grossweiner blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin digs a good body shot into Grossweiner's ribs.
Sklemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Sklemin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossweiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sklemin cracks Grossweiner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sklemin slaps away a takedown attempt from Grossweiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James B. Grossweiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklemin takes one to the chin there.
Grossweiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sklemin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sklemin checks a low kick from Grossweiner.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossweiner misses with a looping left.
Sklemin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grossweiner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sklemin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sklemin pushes Grossweiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossweiner presses Sklemin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Grossweiner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin misses with a body punch.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Grossweiner can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Grossweiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Sklemin.
A short right from Grossweiner on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sklemin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grossweiner's brow.
Sklemin lands with a light punch inside.
Grossweiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin lands a damaging elbow.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner pushes Sklemin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grossweiner lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Nice elbow from Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sklemin is looking to control Grossweiner's arms but Grossweiner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
Grossweiner tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Grossweiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossweiner blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Sklemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossweiners head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin 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.
Grossweiner throws a shot from downtown. Sklemin moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sklemin pushes Grossweiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Grossweiner.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Grossweiner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Grossweiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossweiner.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grossweiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Grossweiner pushes Sklemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Grossweiner lands a right hand.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossweiner misses with a body punch.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossweiner lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossweiner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sklemin.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin is trying to break the clinch but Grossweiner has him pressed against the cage.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Grossweiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Sklemin is breathing heavily.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossweiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossweiner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin is pressed up against the cage. Grossweiner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sklemin down to the mat. Sklemin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossweiner finish him?
Grossweiner misses with a hook. Sklemin ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Grossweiner looks to land a left hand but Sklemin moved out of range nicely.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Grossweiner ducks down to avoid it.
Grossweiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Grossweiner.
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin has Grossweiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grossweiner backwards.
Sklemin tries to circle away but Grossweiner has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sklemin.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossweiner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grossweiner can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
A short uppercut from Sklemin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sklemin.
A nice left hand lands by Grossweiner.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Grossweiner backwards.
Grossweiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Grossweiner.
Sklemin stalling the fight.
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossweiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grossweiner throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossweiner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sklemin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sklemin duly obliges.
Grossweiner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grossweiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grossweiner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grossweiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grossweiner. That's going to slow Sklemin down.
Grossweiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grossweiner throws the left hand but Sklemin avoids the punch easily.
Grossweiner misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklemin blocks the leg kick.
Grossweiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossweiner.
A leg kick checked by Sklemin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin lands a jab.
Grossweiner dodges the punch combination from Sklemin.
Grossweiner misses with a looping left.
Sklemin tries to counter with a clinch but Grossweiner shakes him off and moves away.
Sklemin scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossweiner has time to react.
Sklemin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grossweiner throws a shot from downtown. Sklemin moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Sklemin.
Sklemin closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner has had enough of the clinch but Sklemin keeps him there for the moment.
Sklemin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grossweiner's defenses.
Grossweiner tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grossweiner slips a straight right by Sklemin.
Sklemin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grossweiner lands a glancing blow to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin darts in and clinches Grossweiner up against the cage.
Sklemin pushes Grossweiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grossweiner tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Grossweiner back against the cage.
Grossweiner avoids a wild elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin is looking to control Grossweiner's arms but Grossweiner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner can't get the takedown.
Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Grossweiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Grossweiner working aggressively 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!
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklemin looking to stall.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Grossweiner.
Grossweiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grossweiner throws a low kick but Sklemin avoids it.
It seemed like Sklemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grossweiner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grossweiner dives in and grabs Sklemin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sklemin pushes down on Grossweiner's head and hops out.
Sklemin drives through and clinches with Grossweiner against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sklemin.
Grossweiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin is looking to control Grossweiner's arms but Grossweiner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.
Sklemin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grossweiner has him pressed against the cage.
Grossweiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossweiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sklemin.
Grossweiner blocking some punches.
James B. Grossweiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sklemin taking a breather.
Sklemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sklemin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A cross from Sklemin lands.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Grossweiner moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sklemin misses with a lunging right hand
and Grossweiner counters with a straight right hand.
Sklemin lands a jab.
Grossweiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sklemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossweiner moves into the clinch successfully.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Grossweiner.
Sklemin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grossweiner misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grossweiner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sklemin is trying to keep an underhook but Grossweiner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grossweiner stops Sklemin from getting back to his feet.
Grossweiner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sklemin's thigh. Sklemin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sklemin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grossweiner is controlling him.
Grossweiner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grossweiner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grossweiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grossweiner works over Sklemin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grossweiner postures up and lands a big shot to Sklemin's brow.
Grossweiner prevents Sklemin from getting back to his feet.
Grossweiner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grossweiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grossweiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grossweiner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossweiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grossweiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Sklemin has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossweiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossweiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grossweiner cracks Sklemin with a solid left hand.
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 James B. Grossweiner.
I think Sklemin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
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