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MKFC Lightweight Clash 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dodge Elusive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yama Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mama has chosen Darksiders - Themesong as his entrance music. Dodge Elusive has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dodge Elusive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yama Mama!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elusive scores with a nice right hand.
Mama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elusive takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mama throws a series of strikes that have Elusive backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mama lands an overhand right.
Mama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yama Mama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mama catches Elusive with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mama blocks a head kick by Elusive.
Mama scores with a nice strike.
Mama slips a jab and a cross from Elusive.
Mama lands a leg kick that knocks Elusive off balance momentarily.
Mama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mama connects with a body shot.
Mama throws a leg kick which misses Elusive's front leg but catches the back leg as Elusive tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Mama.
Mama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elusive throws an overhand right that lands on Mama's shoulder, as Mama tries to avoid the shot.
Mama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elusive tries to clinch up but Mama circles away and keeps his distance.
Elusive shoots for a takedown but Mama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elusive is breathing heavily.
Elusive is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elusive throws out a leg kick but Mama moves out of range and Elusive only half commits.
Elusive takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elusive is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mama.
Elusive takes one to the chin there.
Mama lands a jab to Elusive's midsection.
Elusive takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elusive looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elusive closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mama's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mama duly obliges.
Elusive is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Mama has cracked Elusive with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Mama lands another huge swinging hook and Elusive tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Elusive, before Mama can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yama Mama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Wells told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
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167 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelly Wells!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Wells slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wells throws a one two combo.
Wells misses with a wild body shot.
Bush walks into a jab.
Bush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bush shoots in but no luck this time.
Wells will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wells misses with an uppercut.
Wells's corner calls for a 1-2. Wells obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Bush or perhaps it was just good defense by Wells which made him look bad.
Bush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wells defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells throws a lazy right hand but Bush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wells defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bush.
Bush shoots in but no luck this time.
Wells gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Bush stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wells tries to avoid it but Bush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wells to the ground. Wells escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wells lands with a nice body punch.
Wells lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Bush fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Wells coming out on top.
Wells scores with a jab. Bush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wells thuds a left hand into Bush's body.
Bush is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bush closes the distance and clinches up with Wells, looking for a takedown. Bush pushes Wells against the cage but Wells circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wells throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
Wells looks to land a combination but Bush avoids it well.
A combination from Wells does no damage.
Wells swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jeremy Bush has been cut.
Bush blocks a jab.
Jab by Bush.
Wells misses with a series of wild punches.
Bush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wells is trying to get back to full guard.
Wells trying to control from the bottom.
Bush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wells defending well though.
Bush is working for a submission of some sort.
Bush is trying to control. Wells wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bush is working for a kimura but Wells is defending it quite comfortably.
Wells wants to control but Bush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bush stalling away here and it's allowed Wells to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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.
Wells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bush has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bush passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Wells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wells can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bush trying to control the position but Wells is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush scoring with punches and elbows.
Bush working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Bush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wells scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown by Bush or perhaps it was just good defense by Wells which made him look bad.
Wells defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bush.
Bush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wells counters with a series of strikes. Bush will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wells scores with a punch to the head.
Wells keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeremy Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bush lands in his opponent's guard.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wells is keeping the position for now.
Bush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wells works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wells has control of Bush's left arm, preventing Bush from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wells's head.
Bush trying to control but Wells is working from the bottom.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wells is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bush is working Wells over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wells keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Wells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush pushes down on Wells's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bush trying to control from half guard but Wells is working away.
Bush thows a huge punch but Wells dodges it nicely.
Bush winds up and cracks Wells with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bush winds up and cracks Wells with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wells is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Bush there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Bush connects with a nice short shot to Wells's temple.
Bush working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bush slips a nice elbow through Wells's hands, connecting with Wells's forehead.
Bush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bush gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bush has his takedown stuffed
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wells sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bush misses with a double jab.
Wells stalks Bush and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bush's face. Bush staggers backwards, shaken.
Bush lands a nice hook to Wells's body. Wells takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bush has a takedown stuffed.
Bush closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bush tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bush has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush tries for a kimura but Wells is defending well.
Bush goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wells rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bush's guard! Nice work there by Wells!
Bush has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wells off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Bush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bush shoots in for a takedown but Wells shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelly Wells seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wells looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Wells misses with a body shot.
Bush throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wells was covering up waiting for the punch and Bush finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bush has gone for a leg lock! Wells slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bush's guard.
Wells pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but Wells is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wells trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bush manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush works over Wells with some ground and pound from guard.
Bush tries to free his leg and advance position but Wells is retaining full guard.
Bush drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wells looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wells looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wells!
Wells trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells controls the position from side control.
Bush tries to escape but Wells is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wells tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wells controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelly Wells.
I think Wells 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
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213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Fredrickson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrickson avoids the head kick by Canseco .
Canseco jabs at Fredrickson's body.
Canseco shoots for a takedown but Fredrickson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredrickson misses with a hook.
Canseco just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Fredrickson misses.
Canseco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canseco misses with a hook.
Fredrickson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canseco .
Fredrickson has his takedown stuffed
and Canseco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Canseco works the jab nicely.
Canseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredrickson manages to avoid it.
Canseco just misses with a punch to the body.
Canseco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fredrickson's sensitive parts.
Canseco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredrickson.
Fredrickson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Canseco moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canseco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredrickson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canseco 's elbow.
Fredrickson misses with a punch on the inside.
Canseco is working for takedown but Fredrickson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Canseco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredrickson is pressed up against the cage. Canseco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredrickson down to the mat. Fredrickson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Canseco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canseco misses with an uppercut. Fredrickson saw that one coming.
Fredrickson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fredrickson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canseco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Canseco is looking to escape.
Fredrickson is trying to control. Canseco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Canseco wants to get back to his feet.
Fredrickson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canseco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Canseco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Canseco kicks off Fredrickson and gets to his feet.
Fredrickson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canseco looks to land a left hand but Fredrickson moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Canseco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fredrickson throws a combination. Canseco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Canseco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Canseco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canseco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canseco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canseco throws a shot from downtown. Fredrickson moves away and avoids it.
Fredrickson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canseco loads up on a big right hand but Fredrickson slips the punch.
Canseco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fredrickson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fredrickson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canseco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jose Canseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Canseco - just one landing.
Canseco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canseco misses with a straight right.
Canseco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fredrickson misses with a takedown
so Canseco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fredrickson has momentary wrist control but Canseco slips an elbow through the middle.
Fredrickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canseco is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canseco is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredrickson has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canseco is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredrickson has wrist control.
Fredrickson controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Canseco dominated that round.
That's time! Canseco 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fredrickson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canseco 's head.
Fredrickson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Canseco counters with a shoot takedown. Fredrickson fights it but they end up in guard.
Canseco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredrickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrickson keeping moving, preventing Canseco from controlling successfully.
Canseco scoring with some ground and pound.
Canseco won't allow Fredrickson to sweep him here.
Canseco trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
Canseco landing with the ground and pound.
Canseco thows a big elbow that misses.
Canseco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Canseco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrickson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canseco has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrickson's legs - danger averted.
Canseco trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canseco trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
Canseco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canseco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Canseco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredrickson is looking for a triangle but Canseco pushes his legs off easily.
Canseco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fredrickson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canseco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canseco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Canseco throwing strikes from guard but Fredrickson blocks nicely.
Fredrickson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canseco defends well.
Fredrickson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canseco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredrickson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canseco tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredrickson is retaining full guard.
Fredrickson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canseco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Canseco stopping the sweep attempt from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson keeping moving, preventing Canseco from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Canseco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canseco trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
Canseco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fredrickson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Canseco throwing shots but Fredrickson is blocking nicely.
Fredrickson actively working from the bottom here.
Fredrickson taking some punishment here, with Canseco in his half guard.
Canseco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canseco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fredrickson!
Canseco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fredrickson's face.
Canseco lands a big shot there that rocks Fredrickson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Canseco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fredrickson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jose Canseco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredrickson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canseco lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canseco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fredrickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Canseco has a good base and remains in mount.
Canseco working for a guillotine from mount but Fredrickson is in no mood to give up.
Fredrickson taking shots to the head.
Canseco postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fredrickson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Canseco around the waist but Canseco pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Canseco is the winner by TKO! Canseco jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Canseco !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Raskalnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen Ted Nugent - Stranglehold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Logan Creed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leopold Raskalnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Creed!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskalnikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raskalnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Leopold Raskalnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raskalnikov tries to land a leg kick but Creed saw it coming and moves away.
Raskalnikov scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Raskalnikov.
Creed slips a jab and a cross from Raskalnikov.
Creed checks a leg kick nicely.
Raskalnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed throws a body punch but Raskalnikov moves out of range.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch but Raskalnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskalnikov clinches but Creed breaks the clinch
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raskalnikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Creed misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskalnikov misses with a takedown
and Creed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raskalnikov won't be happy with that.
Creed is looking to take a break and control but Raskalnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Creed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Creed advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raskalnikov is looking to escape.
Raskalnikov is controlling an arm, preventing Creed from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Raskalnikov is squirming around, avoiding Creed's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov is looking to improve his position but Creed isn't that keen on the idea.
Creed goes for an armbar but Raskalnikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Raskalnikov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raskalnikov trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed working a defensive guard here.
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.
Raskalnikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt - Raskalnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raskalnikov manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Creed checks a leg kick.
Raskalnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Raskalnikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Creed counters by clinching up.
Raskalnikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raskalnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Logan Creed has been cut.
Raskalnikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Creed jumps into guard, dragging Raskalnikov to the mat.
Creed looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Creed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raskalnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raskalnikov throws a wild body kick that Creed sees coming a mile off.
Creed blocks a head kick by Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Creed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raskalnikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Creed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raskalnikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Creed controls the pace.
Creed trying to control but Raskalnikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws and elbow that misses. Raskalnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Creed's guard. Nice move by Raskalnikov!
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raskalnikov is one step ahead there.
Creed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raskalnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raskalnikov looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
Raskalnikov won't allow Creed to sweep him here.
Creed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raskalnikov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Creed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Raskalnikov, into his guard.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Raskalnikov is keeping the position.
Creed throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov working a defensive guard here.
Raskalnikov keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Raskalnikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Creed stays in close to Raskalnikov's body and controls the position.
Creed wants to control from the top but Raskalnikov keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Logan Creed.
Good work by Creed as he checks the leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raskalnikov tried to score with a low kick but Creed checks it.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Creed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raskalnikov - the referee stops the clock and Creed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raskalnikov. Creed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Creed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Creed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Creed is looking to clinch but Raskalnikov is avoiding it.
Creed is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Raskalnikov tries a low kick but Creed avoids it.
Raskalnikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Creed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raskalnikov is looking to take a break and control but Creed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raskalnikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Creed's legs.
Raskalnikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Creed rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Raskalnikov's guard! Nice work there by Creed!
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raskalnikov is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed postures up.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raskalnikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Creed!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed reaches up to try and control the position but Raskalnikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Creed rolls and tries to escape and now Raskalnikov has his back!
Creed staying busy and making it hard for Raskalnikov to control.
Creed turns into Raskalnikov and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raskalnikov keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Raskalnikov keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Raskalnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Creed wants to control from the top but Raskalnikov keeps moving.
Raskalnikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Raskalnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leopold Raskalnikov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Creed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Creed showed some decent athleticism there.
Creed wants to control but Raskalnikov is keeping him busy.
Leopold Raskalnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raskalnikov tries to get to full guard but Creed has control of the leg.
Logan Creed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creed wants to control but Raskalnikov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed prevents Raskalnikov from improving his position.
Raskalnikov is controlling Creed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Raskalnikov wants to improve his position but Creed is controlling well.
Creed is trying to control the action in half guard but Raskalnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed prevents Raskalnikov from improving his position.
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 Leopold Raskalnikov.
I think Creed 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Creed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Sidorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Bruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Sidorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Bruder!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Sidorov does it's job there.
Sidorov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidorov wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruder misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Sidorov coming out on top.
Bruder swings for the body but Sidorov moves out of range.
Bruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruder takes one to the chin there.
Sidorov closes the distance and pushes Bruder back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bruder as Sidorov tries to tie him up.
Bruder misses with some punches.
Sidorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidorov avoiding damage as Bruder throws knees to the body.
Bruder is trying to stall.
Bruder tries a body shot but Sidorov blocks it.
Sidorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruder.
A short right from Bruder.
Bruder has Sidorov pressed against the cage, preventing Sidorov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bruder is leaning against Sidorov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruder keeps control of Sidorov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov managing to block the knees to the body from Bruder.
Sidorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruder.
Bruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sidorov tries to break the clinch but Bruder is controlling the position.
Bruder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidorov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidorov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bruder regains guard.
Sidorov prevents Bruder from getting back to his feet.
Sidorov controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bruder can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov won't allow Bruder to get back to his feet.
Sidorov is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sidorov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruder is looking to stand up but Sidorov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sidorov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donk. Sidorov catches Bruder right on the button with a cross.
Bruder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sidorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sidorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sidorov slips a jab from Bruder.
Sidorov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bruder drops Sidorov with a left and a right! Oh, Sidorov is hurt - Bruder dives into side control looking to finish!
Sidorov is rocked!
It looks like Adrian Sidorov has been cut.
Sidorov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Oh Sidorov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidorov is looking to get to half guard.
Sidorov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruder trying to control but Sidorov is having none of it.
Bruder controlling from mount.
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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcel Bruder.
Sidorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruder.
A combination from Bruder does no damage.
Bruder misses with a hook.
Sidorov moves into the clinch.
Sidorov tries to stall but Bruder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidorov looking to stall.
Bruder misses with the head strike.
Sidorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bruder looking to slow down the pace here.
Sidorov has Bruder pressed against the cage.
Bruder is working Sidorov over against the cage.
Bruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidorovs head.
Bruder gets through Sidorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruder throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Bruder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Sidorov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bruder throws a body punch but Sidorov moves out of range.
Bruder misses with a low kick.
Bruder throws a chopping leg kick but Sidorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sidorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bruder gets a clinch.
Bruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidorov.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidorov.
Bruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruder scores with a hook to the body.
Sidorov is trying to force a seperation but Bruder has the dominant position.
Sidorov is stalling here.
Bruder lands a nice uppercut.
Sidorov slows down the pace here.
Sidorov tries to work over Bruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidorov working hard to break the clinch.
Sidorov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidorov lands a body shot.
Bruder lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bruder.
Sidorov goes for a takedown attempt but Bruder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Sidorov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sidorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidorov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sidorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruder lands a jab to the head.
Bruder is looking to clinch but Sidorov is avoiding it.
Bruder doesn't manage to clinch there - Sidorov circles away.
Sidorov looks to land a combination. Bruder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bruder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruder tries to clinch up but Sidorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidorov digs a good body shot into Bruder's ribs.
Bruder looks to clinch
letting Sidorov counter with a right hand.
Bruder gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bruder scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruder lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sidorov fails to land.
Bruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruder throws a head punch that misses.
Bruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruder lands a right hand.
Sidorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruder backwards.
A short uppercut from Sidorov.
Bruder taking a breather.
Bruder misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bruder.
Bruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bruder.
Bruder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Bruder.
Marcel Bruder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruder lands an uppercut.
Bruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruder.
Sidorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruder lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Bruder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruder.
Bruder lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruder has a couple of punches blocked by Sidorov.
A head punch on the inside from Sidorov fails to land.
Bruder jumps into guard, dragging Sidorov to the mat.
Bruder wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bruder pushes Sidorov off and gets back to his feet.
Marcel Bruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bruder misses with a body shot.
Sidorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruder.
Bruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sidorov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - Sidorov coming out on top.
Bruder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sidorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sidorov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bruder closes the distance but Sidorov moves to the side
and Sidorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sidorov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidorov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sidorov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bruder for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Bruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bruder 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Bruder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Shoot em' up. Sami Vasara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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20
163 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Silva!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Sami Vasara has been cut.
Vasara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva moves out of range as Vasara strikes.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Vasara.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasara counters with a left to the body.
Vasara connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva checks a low kick from Vasara.
Vasara throws a shot to the body.
Vasara lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasara throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasara's efforts to push away.
Vasara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasara misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Vasara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasara throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasara.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a jab from Vasara.
Vasara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasara throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasara lands a slapping body shot.
Silva tries for a takedown but Vasara circles away easily
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva is rocked!
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasara finish him?
Vasara lands a big head kick that sends Silva to the canvas! Vasara follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Vasara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tran Do Di (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinsson has chosen Bleach - Fade to Black B13A as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fedor Martinsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tran Do Di!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Martinsson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di.
Di gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinsson.
Di looks to land a right hand but Martinsson moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Martinsson. No joy for Di on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Di.
Martinsson tries to bench press Di off him but Di keeps the position.
Martinsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Di thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Di working away.
Martinsson tries to improve position but can't.
Di is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinsson is not content to let Di control the position.
Martinsson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson is looking to regain half guard here but Di keeps moving and retains side control.
Di is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinsson wants to control but Di postures up.
Di works to advance to full mount. Martinsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Di looking to secure an arm triangle but Martinsson defends it well.
Di is working for a guillotine from mount but Martinsson frees his head quite easily.
Martinsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Martinsson wants to control but Di is having none of it.
Di wants to take his opponent's back but Martinsson doesn't allow it.
Martinsson controls the position.
Di looking to control but Martinsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Di is really struggling to control Martinsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Martinsson regains half guard.
Martinsson tries to get to full guard but Di has control of the leg.
Di is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Di tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson is looking to control Di's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinsson avoid being mounted?
Di is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martinsson gets full guard.
Di trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinsson trying to control the position.
Di stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four 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.
Di wants to control from the top but Martinsson keeps moving.
Di pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinsson is keeping the position for now.
Di controlling from the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Di changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martinsson tries to avoid it but Di manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martinsson to the ground. Martinsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Di shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tran Do Di. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinsson throws a body kick that misses.
Martinsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Di shoots for a double leg takedown but Martinsson sprawls well. He's pushed Di's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Martinsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martinsson throws a leg kick but Di sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martinsson tries a low kick but Di avoids it.
Di takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Martinsson. No joy for Di on that attempt.
Martinsson thuds a left hand into Di's body.
Tran Do Di is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Di fails to land the takedown.
Martinsson slips a jab and a cross from Di.
Di stalks Martinsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martinsson's face. Martinsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinsson cracks Di with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martinsson scores with the left hand. Di knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di misses with a series of wild punches.
Di fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Di lands with a nice body punch.
Martinsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Di throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Martinsson. No joy for Di on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tran Do Di. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Di somewhat.
Di throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martinsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fedor Martinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Di.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinsson is trying to control Di's posture but Di avoids it.
Di trying to control the action but Martinsson is working from the bottom.
Martinsson struggling a bit here.
Martinsson bucks up and tries to throw Di off but instead Di has got his back!
Di controlling well, preventing Martinsson from escaping the position.
Di tightening his grip on Martinsson, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Di is persistently looking for the submission but Martinsson is defending it well.
Martinsson breaks Di's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinsson is aware though and is defending well.
Martinsson slips nicely into half guard.
Martinsson trying to control from half guard but Di is working away.
Martinsson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson prevents Di from improving his position.
Di manages to get to full guard.
Martinsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di working for submissions but it's allowed Martinsson to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Martinsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Martinsson stuffs the takedown.
Martinsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Di. Di gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Di shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Di trying to mount his opponent but Martinsson defends it.
Di is thwarting Martinsson's attempts to control the position.
Martinsson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson has Di pulled in close to control his posture.
Di thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinsson trying to control the position.
Di 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.
Martinsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Di drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinsson dives on top into guard.
Martinsson trying to control but Di is working from the bottom.
Fedor Martinsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Di looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinsson advances position into side control!
Martinsson is looking to take a break and control but Di is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Di is trying to control Martinsson's posture but Martinsson avoids it.
Di is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martinsson trying to control the position but Di is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di is looking to regain half guard here but Martinsson keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martinsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Di!
Martinsson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fedor Martinsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Di closes the distance and clinches up with Martinsson, looking for a takedown. Di pushes Martinsson against the cage but Martinsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tran Do Di. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinsson lands a jab to Di's midsection.
Martinsson looks to land a right hand but Di moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di tries to bum rush Martinsson with a series of wild strikes but Martinsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Di pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Di fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Di lands a jab.
Di steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martinsson. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinsson, as that shot connected.
Di misses with a body shot
and Martinsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tran Do Di has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Martinsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Martinsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hero Tasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Justified by AMEN. Hero Tasaki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
190 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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25
197 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hero Tasaki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasaki misses with a few strikes there.
Gutierrez clinches.
Tasaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Gutierrez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tasakis head.
Tasaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutierrez has double underhooks.
Tasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tasaki is working for takedown but Gutierrez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tasaki is trying to break free.
Gutierrez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tasaki.
Tasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Yago Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Tasaki.
Gutierrez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tasaki on the side of the head.
Tasaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tasaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tasaki.
Tasaki throws a nice looking combination but Gutierrez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Gutierrez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutierrez lands a body punch.
Gutierrez lands a body punch.
Tasaki tries to pull guard but Gutierrez holds him up against the cage and eventually Tasaki drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Gutierrez.
Tasaki tries to pull guard but Gutierrez holds him up against the cage and eventually Tasaki drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gutierrez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gutierrez.
Tasaki tries to pull guard but Gutierrez holds him up against the cage and eventually Tasaki drops back down to his feet.
Tasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gutierrez walks away with a smile on his face. Tasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gutierrez lands with a nice body punch.
Tasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tasaki thuds his right hand into Gutierrez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice combination there by Tasaki.
Gutierrez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gutierrez is in Tasaki's guard.
Tasaki wants to hit a switch here but Gutierrez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tasaki there!
Gutierrez controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Gutierrez avoids the attempt from Tasaki to control.
Gutierrez content just to control the position here.
Gutierrez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tasaki is looking to improve his position but Gutierrez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gutierrez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gutierrez controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez with good strikes from the mount here!
Tasaki is looking to get to half guard.
Gutierrez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gutierrez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gutierrez controlling the action here.
Tasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tasaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gutierrez trying to control the action but Tasaki is working from the bottom.
Tasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gutierrez wants to control but Tasaki is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tasaki is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Gutierrez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gutierrez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gutierrez wants to clinch.
Tasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Tasaki moves out of range.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch.
Gutierrez throws out a powerful jab.
Gutierrez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tasaki moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tasaki manages to avoid it.
Tasaki throws a jab when Gutierrez was well out of range.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasaki is just out of range.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasaki is just out of range.
Gutierrez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tasaki misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Tasaki does it's job there.
Gutierrez throws out a powerful jab.
Tasaki misses with a takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot
letting Tasaki counter with a right hand.
Tasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tasaki throws a combination. Gutierrez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.
Tasaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutierrez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tasaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gutierrez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yago Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Tasaki.
Tasaki tries to pull guard but Gutierrez holds him up against the cage and eventually Tasaki drops back down to his feet.
Tasaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutierrez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tasaki throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
Gutierrez is looking to wear down Tasaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Tasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Tasaki looks to land a right hand but Gutierrez moved out of range.
Hero Tasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tasaki.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Tasaki moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gutierrez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gutierrez throws a lazy right hand but Tasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tasaki walks into a jab.
Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tasaki.
Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gutierrez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gutierrez gets a takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez tries to pass to full mount but Tasaki defends it.
Gutierrez controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Gutierrez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yago Gutierrez.
Tasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Tasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Gutierrez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hero Tasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gutierrez.
Tasaki is breathing heavily.
Tasaki looking for a guillotine here but Gutierrez defends easily.
Tasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gutierrez stays in close to Tasaki's body and controls the position.
Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tasaki is keeping the position for now.
Gutierrez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Gutierrez dominated that second round.
That's time! Gutierrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tasaki.
Gutierrez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Tasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutierrez misses the shot to the body.
Tasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutierrez.
Tasaki lands a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from Gutierrez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez scores with a shot to the body.
Gutierrez misses the shot to the body.
Tasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gutierrez moves into the clinch.
Tasaki has Gutierrez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gutierrez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gutierrez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez stops a takedown attempt from Tasaki.
Yago Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Tasaki.
Tasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gutierrez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage.
Gutierrez stops a takedown attempt from Tasaki.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tasaki backwards.
A short body shot lands from Gutierrez as the two fighters clinch.
Gutierrez works on Tasaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Gutierrez is leaning against Tasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gutierrez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gutierrez is working Tasaki over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tasaki or not.
Gutierrez lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Gutierrez.
A nice left hand lands by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands a left hand.
Gutierrez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tasakis head.
Tasaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutierrez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gutierrez scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gutierrez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gutierrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez clinches.
Tasaki tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Gutierrez misses with the head strike.
Gutierrez just leaning against Tasaki, taking a breather.
Gutierrez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tasaki wants a takedown.
Tasaki is trying to drag Gutierrez to the mat but Gutierrez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutierrez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gutierrez.
A short uppercut from Gutierrez.
Tasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Gutierrez.
Yago Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gutierrez lands a body shot.
Gutierrez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez - that landed with a thud.
Gutierrez lands with a left to the head.
Tasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Tasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gutierrez prevents it.
Gutierrez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tasaki backwards.
Gutierrez lands a shot to the body.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body.
Tasaki wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gutierrez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body.
Tasaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gutierrez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tasaki or not.
Gutierrez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gutierrez lands a body punch.
Gutierrez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gutierrez lands with a light punch inside.
Tasaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gutierrez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hero Tasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tasaki.
Tasaki drops his hands momentarily and Gutierrez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gutierrez lands a jab to Tasaki's midsection.
Tasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gutierrez moves into the clinch.
Tasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Gutierrez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutierrez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Gutierrez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Humpin around, Bobby Brown. Guerrero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye Of The Storm. Hank Johnstone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hank Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero throws a hook but Johnstone avoids it easily.
Guerrero avoids the body shot from Johnstone.
Eddie Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Guerrero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnstone.
Guerrero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnstone throws a right hand that Guerrero ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrero also avoids with ease.
Guerrero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guerrero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but Johnstone is out of range.
Guerrero throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrero just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnstone is breathing heavily.
Johnstone looks to throw the jab but Guerrero is out of range.
Johnstone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerrero.
Johnstone defending well as Guerrero loads up on a big left hand.
Guerrero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnstone.
A big right from Guerrero misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone slips a jab and a cross from Guerrero.
Nice straight punches there by Guerrero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a looping overhand right but Johnstone ducks down to avoid it.
Johnstone slips a jab and a cross from Guerrero.
Johnstone lands a head shot.
Johnstone defending well as Guerrero loads up on a big left hand.
Johnstone loads up on a big right hand but Guerrero slips the punch.
Johnstone moves away from the strike by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a right hand that Johnstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnstone also avoids with ease.
Guerrero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnstone dives in and grabs Guerrero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guerrero pushes down on Johnstone's head and hops out.
Johnstone avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnstone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerrero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero lands with a nice combination. Johnstone backs away looking to recover.
Johnstone misses the jab.
Johnstone lands with a right hand.
Guerrero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Guerrero misses with a double jab.
Johnstone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guerrero has time to react.
It looks like Eddie Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Guerrero.
Johnstone looks to land a left hand but Guerrero moved out of range nicely.
Guerrero moves out of range as Johnstone strikes.
Guerrero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guerrero moves away from the strike by Johnstone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero moves out of range as Johnstone strikes.
Johnstone tests Guerrero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guerrero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnstone. Johnstone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guerrero throws a hook to the side of Johnstone's head but Johnstone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guerrero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guerrero.
It looks like Hank Johnstone has been cut.
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!
Guerrero moves out of range as Johnstone strikes.
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but Johnstone is out of range.
Johnstone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guerrero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnstone tries to clinch up but Guerrero circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guerrero.
Johnstone lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Johnstone misses.
Eddie Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnstone looks to land a left hand but Guerrero moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnstone lands with a shot to the body.
Johnstone cracks Guerrero with an open hand slap.
Johnstone cracks Guerrero with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Guerrero tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Johnstone pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Guerrero is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Johnstone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow has chosen God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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240 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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World class 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tebow misses.
Tebow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tebow blocks a head kick by Novikov.
Novikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novikov throws a head kick that misses.
Novikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tebow swats away the attempt to clinch by Novikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tebow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tebow dips to his left and cracks Novikov with an uppercut!
Novikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tebow scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tebow checks the leg kick.
Tebow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novikov tries to clinch up but Tebow circles away and keeps his distance.
Tebow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tebow throws out a powerful jab.
Tebow scores with a hook.
Novikov is breathing heavily.
Novikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tebow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tebow lands with a right that hurts Novikov. Novikov looks to clinch but Tebow throws a short knee that drops Novikov. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tim Tebow!
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