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KDFC 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anatolii Kharlampiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kharlampiev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sambo Frustration. Victor Fernandez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anatolii Kharlampiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharlampiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kharlampiev, pushing him back against the cage.
Kharlampiev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fernandez can't fight it off and eventually Kharlampiev manages to take the fight to the floor. Fernandez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kharlampiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kharlampiev stays in close to Fernandez's body and controls the position.
Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharlampiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kharlampiev has gone for a leg lock! Fernandez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kharlampiev's guard.
Kharlampiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kharlampiev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fernandez, into his guard.
Kharlampiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez has his foot on Kharlampiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharlampiev works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kharlampiev trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Kharlampiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Kharlampiev stands up and waves to Fernandez to follow him.
Kharlampiev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kharlampiev stands up and beckons Fernandez to his feet.
Kharlampiev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernandez's guard.
Kharlampiev stays in close to Fernandez's body and controls the position.
Kharlampiev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharlampiev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kharlampiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernandez looks gassed!
Kharlampiev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlampiev landing shots from mount.
Kharlampiev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kharlampiev looking to finish with strikes here!
Kharlampiev with good strikes from the mount here!
Kharlampiev wants to control the pace but Fernandez is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez is trying desperately to improve position.
Fernandez wants to hold on but Kharlampiev pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kharlampiev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fernandez's face.
Kharlampiev landing punches.
Kharlampiev cracks Fernandez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharlampiev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kharlampiev controlling from the full mount.
Kharlampiev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharlampiev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kharlampiev working Fernandez over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatolii Kharlampiev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kharlampiev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kharlampiev showed some decent athleticism there.
Fernandez won't allow Kharlampiev to pass to mount.
Kharlampiev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kharlampiev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kharlampiev is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kharlampiev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez is trying to stand up here but Kharlampiev is controlling him well.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Kharlampiev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anatolii Kharlampiev.
Kharlampiev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kharlampiev is in Fernandez's guard.
Kharlampiev trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Kharlampiev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fernandez, up you get!
Fernandez fails with the takedown
and Kharlampiev counters with a single leg into guard. Fernandez didn't expect that.
Kharlampiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharlampiev stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kharlampiev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kharlampiev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlampiev grinds an elbow into Fernandez's temple.
Anatolii Kharlampiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kharlampiev working the ground and pound from side control.
Kharlampiev landing a few strikes.
Kharlampiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez dodges the ground and pound from Kharlampiev.
Kharlampiev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Kharlampiev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kharlampiev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fernandez some visible discomfort.
Kharlampiev is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kharlampiev landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlampiev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kharlampiev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fernandez some visible discomfort.
Kharlampiev trying to control the position but Fernandez is working away.
Kharlampiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kharlampiev is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fernandez tries to bench press Kharlampiev off him but Kharlampiev keeps the position.
Kharlampiev works to advance to full mount. Fernandez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kharlampiev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fernandez?
Kharlampiev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kharlampiev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kharlampiev with the ground and pound from mount.
Kharlampiev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kharlampiev with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharlampiev is landing with some decent strikes but Fernandez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kharlampiev tries to control but Fernandez wriggling away.
Kharlampiev landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatolii Kharlampiev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kharlampiev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kharlampiev jumps guard and drags Fernandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kharlampiev has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernandez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kharlampiev is pressing down on Fernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez stands and steps away. Kharlampiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kharlampiev shoots in and bounces Fernandez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kharlampiev distracts Fernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kharlampiev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kharlampiev lands a nice short elbow.
Kharlampiev trying to mount his opponent but Fernandez defends it.
Fernandez is looking to control Kharlampiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fernandez avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlampiev winds up and cracks Fernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kharlampiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kharlampiev is looking to advance position but Fernandez won't allow it.
Kharlampiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kharlampiev trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
Kharlampiev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kharlampiev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
Kharlampiev decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlampiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kharlampiev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kharlampiev unloading with bombs!
Kharlampiev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kharlampiev looking to finish Fernandez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fernandez!
Victor Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharlampiev lands a nice shot to the head.
Kharlampiev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kharlampiev wants to control the pace but Fernandez is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlampiev looking to finish Fernandez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fernandez!
Kharlampiev dominating with strikes here.
Fernandez is bucking up trying to escape but Kharlampiev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fernandez is in a horrible position here. Kharlampiev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kharlampiev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anatolii Kharlampiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kharlampiev with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharlampiev with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Kharlampiev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fernandez is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatolii Kharlampiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kharlampiev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatolii Kharlampiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Skiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikel Skiel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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132 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikel Skiel!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skiel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skiel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skiel tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Skiel shows good takedown defense.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
Skiel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skiel passes into half guard.
Skiel is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skiel.
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. Skiel connects with a nice short shot to McCarthy's temple.
Skiel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCarthy wants to control but Skiel is keeping busy.
Skiel tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skiel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Skiel jumps into side control!
Skiel working the ground and pound.
Skiel lands some shots froms side control.
Skiel lands a few punches from side control.
Skiel working the head with strikes.
McCarthy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Skiel connects with a decent elbow.
Skiel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCarthy to see if he's OK.
Skiel is chipping away with strikes.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skiel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCarthy to see if he's OK.
Skiel landing strikes.
Skiel grinds an elbow into McCarthy's temple.
Skiel working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skiel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McCarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skiel on the ground.
McCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCarthy is not content to let Skiel control the position.
Skiel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCarthy down.
Skiel controlling the position from side mount.
Skiel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee asks Skiel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Skiel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Skiel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skiel working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
Skiel is putting a hurting on McCarthy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Skiel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skiel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skiel lands a few punches from side control.
McCarthy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Skiel connects with a decent elbow.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skiel working McCarthy over with strikes.
Skiel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skiel seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skiel lands strikes from half guard.
Skiel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skiel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skiel is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skiel tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skiel trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Skiel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skiel prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Skiel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skiel showed some decent athleticism there.
Skiel trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Skiel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skiel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skiel trying to mount his opponent but McCarthy defends it.
Skiel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skiel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Skiel in his half guard.
Skiel drops an elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is staying active underneath Skiel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Skiel is controlling well.
Skiel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up but Skiel is controlling him
Skiel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skiel wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
Skiel lands with a punch from half guard.
Skiel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skiel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skiel in particular looking to stall.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikel Skiel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Skiel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skiel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skiel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy looking to control but Skiel passes into half guard.
McCarthy won't allow Skiel to pass to mount.
Skiel lands with a punch from half guard.
Skiel working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skiel working the head and body with strikes.
Skiel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skiel is working away from the top position though.
Skiel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skiel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCarthy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skiel cracks McCarthy with a big elbow.
Skiel looks up at the clock and then as McCarthy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skiel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCarthy is not content to let Skiel control the position.
Mikel Skiel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skiel looks up at the clock and then as McCarthy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skiel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Skiel landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Skiel postures up.
McCarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skiel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Skiel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Skiel content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Skiel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Skiel circles away easily
and Skiel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skiel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy looking to control but Skiel passes into half guard.
Skiel works his way into side control.
McCarthy seems a little lost for a moment, as Skiel dominates the positioning.
McCarthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McCarthy wants to control but Skiel postures up.
Skiel cracks McCarthy with a big elbow.
Skiel scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skiel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Skiel scoring with punches from side control.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Skiel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skiel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Skiel scores with punches from side control.
Skiel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCarthy down.
Skiel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Skiel landing strikes.
McCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Skiel scoring with strikes.
Skiel working the body and head with strikes.
Skiel cracks McCarthy with a big elbow.
Skiel scoring with punches and elbows.
Skiel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Skiel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Skiel in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skiel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skiel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCarthy to see if he's OK.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
Skiel controlling the position.
McCarthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skiel prevents McCarthy from escaping the position.
Skiel lands a nice forearm strike.
Skiel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiel working the ground and pound.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
Skiel controls the position.
Skiel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McCarthy is trying to improve his position.
Skiel lands a nice forearm strike.
McCarthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skiel working away.
Skiel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McCarthy is trying to improve his position.
Skiel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Skiel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCarthy some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiel looks up at the clock and then as McCarthy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skiel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Skiel scoring with punches and elbows.
Skiel is chipping away with strikes.
Skiel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skiel controlling from side mount.
Skiel is working McCarthy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jack McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikel Skiel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy trying to remain calm as Skiel controls from the top position.
Skiel working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Skiel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skiel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Skiel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Swistopliasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papos Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Swistopliasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Papos Cain!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swistopliasov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swistopliasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cain.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swistopliasov.
Swistopliasov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Swistopliasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swistopliasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cain wants it to stay on the feet.
Cain throws the left hand but Swistopliasov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Swistopliasov's head but Swistopliasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swistopliasov is defended easily by Cain.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain misses with a hook. Swistopliasov ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Swistopliasov with that takedown attempt.
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on Swistopliasov's shoulder, as Swistopliasov tries to avoid the shot.
Swistopliasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swistopliasov.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Swistopliasov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swistopliasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cain tries to sprawl out of it but Swistopliasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swistopliasov shoots in and drives through. Cain sprawls well.
Papos Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swistopliasov gets the takedown into side control.
Swistopliasov is breathing heavily.
Cain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cain gets back to half guard.
Cain tries to roll over but Swistopliasov keeps him under control.
Swistopliasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cain is just riding it out for now. Swistopliasov eventually gives up the hold.
Swistopliasov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cain has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swistopliasov stops Cain from getting back to his feet.
Cain is trying to control but can't.
Cain is trying to stand back up but Swistopliasov is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is in trouble now - Swistopliasov has advanced to mount!
Swistopliasov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cain tries to lock up and control but Swistopliasov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swistopliasov wants to finish this one by submission but Cain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Swistopliasov.
Swistopliasov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Swistopliasov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cain looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Swistopliasov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Swistopliasov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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262 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregory Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya lands a body shot.
Montoya looks to throw the jab but Franklin is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franklin.
Franklin with the ground and pound but Montoya regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet.
Franklin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montoya's head.
Montoya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montoya tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg.
Franklin passes to side control.
Montoya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Montoya is defending well.
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.
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franklin scores with punches from side control.
Montoya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montoya tries to get out of the position.
Franklin working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin working the ground and pound but Montoya is defending the strikes.
Franklin trying to control the position but Montoya is working away.
Montoya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Montoya is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Montoya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin in side control, throwing shots but Montoya defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin working away.
Franklin wants to control but Montoya is keeping him busy.
Franklin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Montoya is trying to escape and Franklin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Montoya is forced to tap! Nice work there by Franklin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Franklin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Emanuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Mc Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Emanuelsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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348 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Emanuelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mc Nothing!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Nothing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mc Nothing clinches up with Emanuelsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mc Nothing.
Emanuelsson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Nothing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dick Emanuelsson has been cut.
Emanuelsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emanuelsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mc Nothing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mc Nothing.
Mc Nothing lands an elbow inside.
Dick Emanuelsson's cut is getting worse.
Mc Nothing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mc Nothing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dick Emanuelsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mc Nothing lands a good knee to the midsection. Emanuelsson won't want to take too many of those.
Mc Nothing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emanuelsson is rocked!
Mc Nothing lands a knee to the head.
Oh Emanuelsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mc Nothing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mc Nothing unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mc Nothing drops Emanuelsson with a big knee straight up the middle! Emanuelsson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mc Nothing tries to clinch up but Emanuelsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mc Nothing drives through and clinches with Emanuelsson against the cage.
Mc Nothing lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Dick Emanuelsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A knee to the head by Mc Nothing.
Emanuelsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Mc Nothing landing knees to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dick Emanuelsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerry Mc Nothing!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Szyszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilii Oshchepkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oshchepkov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soviet National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vasilii Oshchepkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Szyszkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilii Oshchepkov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Oshchepkov blocks the leg kick.
Oshchepkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oshchepkov trying to control from half guard but Szyszkowski is working away.
Oshchepkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oshchepkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oshchepkov wants to pass the guard but Szyszkowski is defending well.
Oshchepkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szyszkowski is just riding it out for now. Oshchepkov eventually gives up the hold.
Szyszkowski trying to hold on to Oshchepkov's head to control him but Oshchepkov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshchepkov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Szyszkowski wants to control but Oshchepkov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oshchepkov seems to be working for a kimura but Szyszkowski defends the submission attempt.
Oshchepkov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Szyszkowski.
Oshchepkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oshchepkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szyszkowski tries to get to full guard but Oshchepkov has control of the leg.
Szyszkowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szyszkowski tries to get out of the position.
Oshchepkov trying to mount his opponent but Szyszkowski defends it.
Oshchepkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szyszkowski pushes Oshchepkov off and gets back to his feet.
Szyszkowski throws out a leg kick but Oshchepkov moves out of range and Szyszkowski only half commits.
Oshchepkov is looking to clinch but Szyszkowski is avoiding it.
Oshchepkov tries to clinch but Szyszkowski moves out of range.
Oshchepkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szyszkowski sprawls well initially but Oshchepkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szyszkowski is staying active underneath Oshchepkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szyszkowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szyszkowski.
Oshchepkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oshchepkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Szyszkowski has wrist control.
Oshchepkov wants to pass the guard but Szyszkowski is keeping the position.
Szyszkowski pulls Oshchepkov in to control the position.
Oshchepkov is working Szyszkowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oshchepkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oshchepkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oshchepkov wants to control from the top but Szyszkowski keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oshchepkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szyszkowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Szyszkowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Szyszkowski looking to control.
Oshchepkov gets to his feet - Szyszkowski follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szyszkowski blocks a head kick by Oshchepkov.
Szyszkowski feints and then cracks Oshchepkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oshchepkov down.
Oshchepkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szyszkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilii Oshchepkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Szyszkowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Szyszkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szyszkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oshchepkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szyszkowski. That's going to slow Oshchepkov down.
Szyszkowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Szyszkowski throws a shot to the body.
Szyszkowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szyszkowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Oshchepkov with that takedown attempt.
Szyszkowski throws a nice looking combination but Oshchepkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oshchepkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szyszkowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oshchepkov somewhat.
Szyszkowski tries to work over Oshchepkov's front leg with a kick but Oshchepkov checks it.
Oshchepkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szyszkowski.
Oshchepkov ducks under a wild hook from Szyszkowski.
Oshchepkov is breathing heavily.
Szyszkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oshchepkov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szyszkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Oshchepkov.
Oshchepkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szyszkowski sprawls well initially but Oshchepkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szyszkowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oshchepkov wants to control from the top but Szyszkowski keeps moving.
Oshchepkov looking to sit in guard and control but Szyszkowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Szyszkowski tries to stand but Oshchepkov is controlling from the bottom.
Szyszkowski passes Oshchepkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Szyszkowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oshchepkov on the ground.
Oshchepkov wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szyszkowski is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Szyszkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oshchepkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We're going to have a standup here because Artur Szyszkowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Szyszkowski lands a two punch combo.
Artur Szyszkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szyszkowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oshchepkov checks it well.
Szyszkowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oshchepkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Szyszkowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szyszkowski connects with a body shot.
Szyszkowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Szyszkowski lands a right hook to the body.
Oshchepkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oshchepkov blocks a leg kick.
Szyszkowski throws a series of punches but Oshchepkov moves out of range.
Szyszkowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oshchepkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Szyszkowski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Szyszkowski is looking for a sweep. Oshchepkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Szyszkowski trying to control but Oshchepkov postures up.
Szyszkowski gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szyszkowski wants to sweep here but Oshchepkov controlling him for the moment.
Szyszkowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oshchepkov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Szyszkowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oshchepkov, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oshchepkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Szyszkowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Szyszkowski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Szyszkowski throws a combination that misses
and Oshchepkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oshchepkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Szyszkowski's waist but Szyszkowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oshchepkov off to one side.
Szyszkowski tries to sprawl but Oshchepkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Oshchepkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Szyszkowski is holding on to half guard well.
Szyszkowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Szyszkowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Szyszkowski wants to stand and escape but Oshchepkov is having none of it.
Oshchepkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szyszkowski controls Oshchepkov momentarily but Oshchepkov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshchepkov looking to sit in guard and control but Szyszkowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Szyszkowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Szyszkowski trying to control but Oshchepkov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Artur Szyszkowski just wasn't active enough.
Szyszkowski slips a jab and a cross from Oshchepkov.
Szyszkowski is looking to wear down Oshchepkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oshchepkov throws a body kick that misses.
Szyszkowski swinging wildly here.
Szyszkowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Artur Szyszkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Szyszkowski blocks a head kick by Oshchepkov.
Szyszkowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szyszkowski.
A leg kick checked by Oshchepkov.
Szyszkowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oshchepkov.
Oshchepkov closes the distance and clinches up with Szyszkowski, looking for a takedown. Oshchepkov pushes Szyszkowski against the cage but Szyszkowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artur Szyszkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilii Oshchepkov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szyszkowski.
Oshchepkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Szyszkowski circles away.
Oshchepkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Artur Szyszkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szyszkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Szyszkowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szyszkowski throws a low kick but Oshchepkov moves out of range easily.
Szyszkowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oshchepkov. That did some damage!
Szyszkowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Szyszkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Szyszkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szyszkowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oshchepkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szyszkowski lands a nice hook to Oshchepkov's body. Oshchepkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Szyszkowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szyszkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Szyszkowski misses with a low kick.
Szyszkowski cracks Oshchepkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Szyszkowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Szyszkowski throws a right hand that Oshchepkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Oshchepkov also avoids with ease.
Szyszkowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Szyszkowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szyszkowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Szyszkowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Artur Szyszkowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Szyszkowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Szyszkowski scores with a one two! Oshchepkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Szyszkowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szyszkowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Szyszkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szyszkowski throws a leg kick but Oshchepkov moved away.
Szyszkowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Szyszkowski misses.
Szyszkowski throws a low kick, looking for Oshchepkov's leg but Oshchepkov calmly moves out of range.
Szyszkowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oshchepkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Szyszkowski misses with a double jab.
Szyszkowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Szyszkowski misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Szyszkowski scores with a four punch combination!
Szyszkowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Szyszkowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oshchepkov is able to avoid easily.
Szyszkowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szyszkowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szyszkowski scores with a three punch combo!
Oshchepkov tries to clinch there but Szyszkowski circles away.
Szyszkowski jabs at Oshchepkov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szyszkowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oshchepkov's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Szyszkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szyszkowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Szyszkowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruki Pushki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruki Pushki!
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, Rudy Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alkofer fails to land the takedown.
Pushki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alkofer pinned against the cage. Alkofer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pushki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pushki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alkofer wants to stand and escape but Pushki is having none of it.
Pushki postures up and lands a big shot to Alkofer's brow.
Pushki wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.
Pushki thows a big elbow that misses.
Pushki trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer keeping full guard, as Pushki tries to pass.
Pushki is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pushki wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ruki Pushki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alkofer misses with a straight left.
Pushki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alkofer sprawls well initially but Pushki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pushki is trying to control the action in half guard but Alkofer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushki trying to pass the guard but Alkofer defending well.
Pushki 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.
Pushki works his way into side control.
Alkofer prevents Pushki from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alkofer tries to escape but Pushki is in control.
Pushki is putting a hurting on Alkofer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pushki throws an elbow but Alkofer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pushki tries to advance position but instead Alkofer slips a leg back in to half guard.
Pushki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pushki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pushki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alkofer keeps working.
Pushki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Alkofer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alkofer looks gassed!
Pushki trying to control but Alkofer is having none of it.
Alkofer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alkofer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pushki dominating with strikes here.
Pushki wants to control the pace but Alkofer is squirming around nicely.
Pushki is landing with some decent strikes but Alkofer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pushki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alkofer is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pushki wants to finish this one by submission but Alkofer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushki.
Pushki with a couple of short strikes.
Alkofer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pushki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alkofer is trying to stand.
Alkofer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pushki scoring with strikes but Alkofer is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pushki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alkofer?
Pushki raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Pushki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruki Pushki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pushki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alkofer was covering up waiting for the punch and Pushki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pushki trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pushki lands a few punches from side control.
Pushki working the head and body with strikes.
Pushki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Pushki prevents Alkofer from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushki advances to mount.
Pushki with good strikes from the mount here!
Alkofer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pushki lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pushki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pushki landing punches.
Alkofer wants to get back to his feet.
Pushki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pushki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alkofer can do to turn this around?
Alkofer taking shots to the head.
Pushki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alkofer is rocked!
Alkofer is trying to stand.
Alkofer is bucking up trying to escape but Pushki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alkofer is looking to escape.
Pushki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pushki lands a big elbow.
Pushki with a couple of short strikes.
Pushki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pushki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushki working Alkofer over with strikes here.
Pushki looking to finish Alkofer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alkofer!
Pushki wants to control the pace but Alkofer is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pushki looking to finish Alkofer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alkofer!
Pushki working for a submission but Alkofer is keeping him at bay.
Pushki breaks from Alkofer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Pushki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pushki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alkofer hang on?
Pushki trying to control but Alkofer is having none of it.
Pushki looking to finish Alkofer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alkofer!
Ruki Pushki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pushki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alkofer wants to get back to his feet.
Pushki landing shots from mount.
Pushki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alkofer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alkofer is squirming around, avoiding Pushki's attempts to control the action.
Pushki unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Pushki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pushki with a couple of short strikes.
Alkofer is still in real trouble! Can Pushki finish him?
Pushki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruki Pushki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alkofer enables Pushki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alkofer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pushki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pushki looking to pass the guard.
Alkofer seems to have recovered his senses.
Pushki stands and throws Alkofer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pushki advances to full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pushki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Pushki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pushki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alkofer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alkofer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pushki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pushki unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushki working Alkofer over with strikes here.
Pushki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pushki tries to control but Alkofer wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pushki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pushki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pushki landing strikes from the mount.
Pushki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alkofer looks a forlorn figure.
Pushki scoring with strikes but Alkofer is staying in there.
Pushki is landing with some decent strikes but Alkofer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pushki trying to control but Alkofer is having none of it.
Alkofer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rudy Alkofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pushki working Alkofer over with strikes here.
Pushki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alkofer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pushki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pushki content just to control the position here.
Pushki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pushki trying to control but Alkofer is having none of it.
Pushki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alkofer?
Pushki breaks from Alkofer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pushki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alkofer looks a forlorn figure.
Pushki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alkofer is looking to escape.
Pushki landing punches.
Alkofer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pushki looking to secure an arm triangle but Alkofer defends it well.
Pushki breaks from Alkofer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushki is landing with some decent strikes but Alkofer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pushki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alkofer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alkofer is squirming around, avoiding Pushki's attempts to control the action.
Pushki landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pushki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pushki landing punches.
Pushki landing strikes from the mount and Alkofer is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pushki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alkofer hang on?
Pushki landing shots from mount.
Ruki Pushki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pushki controlling from the full mount.
Pushki working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruki Pushki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pushki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruki Pushki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Van der Gof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Gof comes to the cage accompanied by Dos Dias De Sangre - Por Vida Carnal / Outro (feat. Goodfellas). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
299 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Van der Gof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kal Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van der Gof sprawls well. Van der Gof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Van der Gof!
Lewis throwing strikes here but Van der Gof is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lewis with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Patrick Van der Gof has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Lewis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lewis cracks Van der Gof with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kal Lewis!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel de la Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samsara Sovzyeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Samsara Sovzyeski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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196 lbs
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202 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joel de la Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samsara Sovzyeski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de la Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sovzyeski sprawls well. He's pushed de la Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sovzyeski throws a lazy right hand but de la Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
de la Cruz shoots for a takedown but Sovzyeski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sovzyeski leaves de la Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel de la Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Sovzyeski both land. Nice combination.
Sovzyeski cracks de la Cruz with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sovzyeski.
It looks like Joel de la Cruz has been cut.
Nice cross by Sovzyeski.
Samsara Sovzyeski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Sovzyeski misses.
Sovzyeski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract de la Cruz.
Sovzyeski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract de la Cruz.
Sovzyeski tries to clinch up but de la Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Sovzyeski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
de la Cruz feints and as Sovzyeski raises his hands in defense, de la Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
de la Cruz stops Sovzyeski from standing up.
de la Cruz wants to control from the top but Sovzyeski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sovzyeski pushes de la Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
de la Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sovzyeski makes his way to full guard, as de la Cruz worked for a kimura.
Sovzyeski is looking to stand up but de la Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sovzyeski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sovzyeski keeping moving, preventing de la Cruz from controlling successfully.
de la Cruz wants to pass the guard but Sovzyeski is keeping the position.
de la Cruz wants to control from the top but Sovzyeski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
de la Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Joel de la Cruz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sovzyeski throws a big shot that misses.
de la Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sovzyeski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten de la Cruz somewhat.
Sovzyeski cracks de la Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sovzyeski throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sovzyeski!
de la Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut there from Sovzyeski.
de la Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
de la Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Sovzyeski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sovzyeski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
de la Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sovzyeski pinned against the cage. Sovzyeski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
de la Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Sovzyeski.
Sovzyeski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Sovzyeski as de la Cruz shoots in.
Sovzyeski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsara Sovzyeski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sovzyeski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by de la Cruz.
Sovzyeski misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samsara Sovzyeski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel de la Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
de la Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
de la Cruz dives in and grabs Sovzyeski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sovzyeski pushes down on de la Cruz's head and hops out.
Sovzyeski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. de la Cruz catches Sovzyeski right on the button with a cross.
Sovzyeski misses with an uppercut. de la Cruz saw that one coming.
Sovzyeski cracks de la Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joel de la Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
de la Cruz blocks a jab.
Sovzyeski throws a series of punches but de la Cruz avoids them all with ease.
de la Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sovzyeski's corner calls for a 1-2. Sovzyeski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sovzyeski misses the target.
de la Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sovzyeski as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel de la Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de la Cruz tries to move into range but Sovzyeski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
de la Cruz slips under a jab.
de la Cruz fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sovzyeski scores with a crisp jab that stopped de la Cruz in his tracks.
Sovzyeski clobbers de la Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sovzyeski misses with a straight right.
de la Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sovzyeski throws a series of punches but de la Cruz moves out of range.
de la Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sovzyeski misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Sovzyeski both land. Nice combination.
Sovzyeski's corner calls for a 1-2. Sovzyeski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sovzyeski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sovzyeski looks to throw the jab but de la Cruz is out of range.
de la Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Sovzyeski.
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!
Sovzyeski misses with a straight right.
Sovzyeski works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sovzyeski scores with a one two! de la Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sovzyeski throws a jab when de la Cruz was well out of range.
Sovzyeski misses with a straight right.
Sovzyeski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sovzyeski lands the left hand.
de la Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sovzyeski keeping moving, preventing de la Cruz from controlling successfully.
de la Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sovzyeski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sovzyeski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sovzyeski!
de la Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovzyeski stands up.
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.
A lazy left from Sovzyeski finds it's target.
de la Cruz shoots in but Sovzyeski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sovzyeski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
de la Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Sovzyeski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
de la Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de la Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sovzyeski.
Sovzyeski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sovzyeski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sovzyeski tries to close the distance and clinch up but de la Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samsara Sovzyeski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel de la Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sovzyeski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sovzyeski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by de la Cruz.
de la Cruz shoots in but Sovzyeski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
de la Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sovzyeski scores with a body shot.
Sovzyeski leaves de la Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel de la Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sovzyeski lands a jab.
de la Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sovzyeski counter with a right hand.
Sovzyeski with a hook.
Sovzyeski lands a jab.
Sovzyeski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
de la Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sovzyeski throws a jab but it's blocked by de la Cruz.
Sovzyeski moves in looking to clinch but de la Cruz pushes him off.
de la Cruz lands with a straight right. Sovzyeski didn't see that one coming.
Sovzyeski dips to his left and cracks de la Cruz with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Sovzyeski.
Sovzyeski throws a right and a left that de la Cruz avoids nicely.
de la Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sovzyeski misses with a wild combination.
Sovzyeski misses with a hook.
de la Cruz fails with the takedown
and Sovzyeski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
de la Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sovzyeski walks away with a smile on his face. de la Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sovzyeski clinches.
de la Cruz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sovzyeski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
de la Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
de la Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sovzyeski lands a shoulder strike.
Sovzyeski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from de la Cruz.
Sovzyeski lands with a right to the head.
de la Cruz has Sovzyeski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sovzyeski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
de la Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sovzyeski lands with a light punch inside.
de la Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sovzyeski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
de la Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sovzyeski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
de la Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Sovzyeski on the inside.
Sovzyeski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sovzyeski lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Sovzyeski to work.
Sovzyeski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sovzyeski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sovzyeski lands a shoulder strike.
Sovzyeski lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovzyeski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sovzyeski lands with a right to the head.
Sovzyeski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
de la Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sovzyeski smiles and moves away.
Sovzyeski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck de la Cruz on the side of the head.
de la Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sovzyeski.
Sovzyeski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
de la Cruz slips under a jab from Sovzyeski.
Samsara Sovzyeski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sovzyeski. de la Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
de la Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sovzyeski finds it's way round the side to connect with de la Cruz's head.
de la Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovzyeski.
Sovzyeski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Sovzyeski catches de la Cruz right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de la Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sovzyeski counters with a straight right hand.
Sovzyeski scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Sovzyeski.
Sovzyeski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with de la Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sovzyeski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
de la Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
de la Cruz jumps guard but Sovzyeski stands there with de la Cruz around his waist. de la Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sovzyeski.
Sovzyeski throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Sovzyeski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sovzyeski scores with a hook to the body.
Sovzyeski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sovzyeski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sovzyeski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sovzyeski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joel de la Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samsara Sovzyeski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sovzyeski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sovzyeski lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samsara Sovzyeski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sovzyeski 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 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samsara Sovzyeski!
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