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MKFC - TNT 27 Cope vs Jaggers! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trololo Trololo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Smelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Billy Idol - Rebel Yell. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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275 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trololo Trololo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Smelly!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trololo shoots in but Smelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trololo's head.
Trololo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smelly scores with a leg kick.
Smelly cracks Trololo with an uppercut from hell and Trololo crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Smelly's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Trololo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smelly forces his way into half guard.
Trololo is breathing heavily.
Smelly gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smelly dances in with a quick combination. Trololo is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smelly snaps Trololo's head back. Trololo stumbles backwards against the cage. Smelly steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Trololo's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Trololo just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Smelly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shoot em' up. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush fails to land the takedown.
Bush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bush with the ground and pound but Silva regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Silva looking to control.
Bush forces his way into half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Bush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva trying to hold on to Bush's head to control him but Bush postures up.
Bush thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush working the head and body with strikes.
Silva trying to hold on to Bush's head to control him but Bush postures up.
Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bush.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bush manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva throws a strike but Bush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bush trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bush's guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Bush from getting back to his feet.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva stops Bush from standing up.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bush wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeremy Bush will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Bush on that attempt.
Nice shot by Bush.
Silva tries to clinch up but Bush circles away and keeps his distance.
Jeremy Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bush is defended easily by Silva.
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Bush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Bush takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jeremy Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bush up against the cage.
Bush jumps guard but Silva stands there with Bush around his waist. Bush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bush wants a takedown.
Silva is working Bush over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stalls.
Silva digs a right hand into Bush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bush's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Bush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bush wants a takedown.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Bush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Bush with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bush or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Bush shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bush shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Bush shoots in.
Bush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Bush or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva feints and as Bush raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Bush has wrist control.
Silva throws a strike but Bush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bush thows a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bush's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Bush with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva controls the position.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Bush controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bush sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bush bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bush shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Bush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Bush uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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.
Bush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bush blocks an uppercut.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva working aggressively here.
Bush can't get the takedown.
Bush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Silva.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bush wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Bush's head.
Bush jumps guard but Silva stands there with Bush around his waist. Bush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bush fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bush up against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva avoiding damage.
Bush tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva lands a jab to Bush's midsection.
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva has Bush pushed against the cage.
Silva is working Bush over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Fredrickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Philip Power!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrickson clinches.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Fredrickson.
Power blocks an elbow strike from Fredrickson.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredrickson moves out of range of the strikes.
Power tries a low kick but Fredrickson avoids it.
Fredrickson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Power's guard.
Fredrickson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Power looks to land a strike but Fredrickson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrickson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrickson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredrickson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredrickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power landing some decent shots from guard.
Fredrickson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fredrickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Power is desperately trying to improve his position but Fredrickson has a good base and remains in mount.
Power tries to hold on but Fredrickson pushes him away.
Fredrickson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson has hold of Power's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Power manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Power is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Power is trying desperately to improve position.
Fredrickson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Power is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Fredrickson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Power is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Fredrickson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horst Schiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Country Song by Seether. The key to victory for Horst Schiller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horst Schiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Schiller lands with a nice body kick.
Schiller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daniels prevents Schiller from improving his position.
Daniels seems to be looking for submissions.
Schiller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schiller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schiller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schiller!
Schiller staying calm.
Daniels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daniels is letting Schiller control him for a moment.
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.
Daniels is trying to work for a sweep but Schiller has mounted him!
Daniels working to try and regain half guard.
Schiller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daniels is working to get back to half guard.
Schiller controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schiller content just to control the position here.
Daniels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Schiller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daniels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schiller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daniels is desperately trying to improve his position but Schiller has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Schiller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Schiller.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Schiller.
Schiller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schiller avoids the body shot from Daniels.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daniels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schiller - the referee stops the clock and Daniels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schiller. Daniels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Schiller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiller lands a big head kick that sends Daniels tumbling to the mat! Schiller takes a step backwards and waves Daniels back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Daniels is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiller throws a quick head kick that knocks Daniels silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Schiller is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Horst Schiller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard STAM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). STAM comes to the cage accompanied by Tony Iommi - Grace. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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262 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonard STAM!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari keeps the fight on the outside.
STAM throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hari's waist but Hari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing STAM off to one side.
STAM tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonard STAM seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
STAM tries to close the distance and clinch but Hari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
STAM is looking to clinch.
Hari moves into the clinch successfully.
STAM gets through Hari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
STAM is trying to push Hari away but Hari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
STAM wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hari has him pressed against the cage.
STAM is working for takedown but Hari is calmly controlling the position for now.
STAM wants to break the clinch but can't.
STAM can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard STAM. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari trying to stall but STAM improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Hari.
STAM breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hari stuffs the takedown attempt from STAM. STAM gets slowly back to his feet.
STAM shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hari but Hari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hari clinches up against the cage.
STAM on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
STAM tries for a takedown but Hari manages to get underhooks.
STAM tries for a takedown. No joy.
STAM's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
STAM is breathing heavily.
Hari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari has STAM pushed against the cage.
Hari lands an elbow inside that STAM shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Hari.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hari lands an elbow just above STAM 's eye.
Hari lands an elbow just above STAM 's eye.
It looks like Leonard STAM has been cut.
Hari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hari.
Nice body punch from Hari.
STAM tries to score a body lock takedown but Hari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hari cracks STAM with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Hari.
Come on Hari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down STAM.
A shot in the inside from Hari.
STAM wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hari has him pressed against the cage.
Hari digs a right hand into STAM's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on STAM's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Hari as the two fighters clinch.
Hari dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hari gets through STAM's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
STAM fails to pull guard.
Hari lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Hari.
Good body shot from Hari.
Hari is stalling here.
Hari cracks STAM with a nice body shot.
Hari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hari lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of STAM backwards.
Hari cracks STAM with a nice body shot.
Hari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hari lands a body shot.
Hari scores with a shoulder strike.
Hari lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hari.
STAM tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hari lands a body punch.
Hari displaying some good clinch control by pressing STAM up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hari.
Hari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from STAM.
STAM has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hari lands a nice elbow.
Hari is working STAM over against the cage.
A short right from Hari on the inside.
Hari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hari lands a shot to the body.
Hari stalls.
Hari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hari has STAM pressed against the cage.
STAM wants a takedown but no success here.
Hari presses STAM against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hari - that landed with a thud.
STAM takes an elbow to the temple.
Hari landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Hari.
Nice body punch from Hari.
A short body shot lands from Hari as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hari lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Hari.
Hari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hari has STAM pushed against the cage.
Hari scores with a hook to the body.
Hari digs a right hand underneath STAM's ribcage. STAM let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hari.
Hari lands an elbow that stopped STAM in his tracks for a moment.
Hari working STAM over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section. STAM lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
STAM is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Hari.
Hari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! STAM's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
STAM takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hari wants it to stay on the feet.
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
STAM closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hari counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
STAM drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
STAM has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hari lands a body shot in the clinch.
STAM drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard STAM. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hari just leaning against STAM, taking a breather.
Hari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
STAM fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hari works on STAM's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Hari scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hari.
Hari digs a right hand into STAM's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on STAM's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hari obliges.
Hari lands an elbow inside that STAM shrugs off.
Hari slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hari.
Hari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hari lands a hook that snaps the head of STAM backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hari works on STAM's body with a couple of short punches.
Hari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hari digs a right hand underneath STAM's ribcage. STAM let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hari lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hari.
Hari lands a hook that snaps the head of STAM backwards.
Knees to the body from Hari.
Hari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hari lands a body punch.
Hari lands a nice uppercut.
STAM's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hari lands an elbow just above STAM 's eye.
Hari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
STAM wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hari lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
STAM letting Hari take a breather here.
STAM blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
STAM drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hari is looking to slow STAM down with leg kicks.
Hari scores with a hook to the body. STAM takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
STAM with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hari counters with an outside leg kick.
Hari throws a front kick that sends STAM stumbling back into the cage.
Hari forces STAM back against the cage and clinches.
Hari scores with a shot to the side of STAM's head.
STAM goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hari prevents it.
Hari scores a nice knee to the body.
Hari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but STAM is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Hari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hari works on STAM's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Hari.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section. STAM lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
STAM wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hari has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hari.
Hari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt STAM or not.
STAM is trying to drag Hari to the mat but Hari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down STAM.
Hari cracks STAM with a nice body shot.
STAM being controlled against the cage.
STAM wants to break free but Hari has control.
Nice body punch from Hari - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Hari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
STAM takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari has STAM pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hari.
Hari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hari tries to land knees in the clinch but STAM avoids the damage to the body.
Hari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hari.
Hari stalls.
STAM has Hari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hari is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
STAM tries for a takedown. No joy.
STAM letting Hari take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Badr Hari.
STAM shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hari counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hari lands with a thumping leg kick.
STAM misses with a takedown
and Hari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hari takes the fight into the clinch.
Hari lands a hook that snaps the head of STAM backwards.
STAM swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hari.
Hari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hari lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hari obliges.
Hari lands a body punch.
Hari controlling the action here for a moment.
STAM looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hari presses STAM against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hari manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for STAM. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hari lands a left hand.
Hari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of STAMs head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hari is leaning against STAM and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hari dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari is trying to maintain a safe position but STAM gets an underhook and turns Hari into the cage.
STAM misses with a knee to the head.
Hari presses STAM against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Hari.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hari is working STAM over against the cage.
Hari lands a body shot.
STAM letting Hari take a breather here.
Hari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. STAM is defending well for now.
STAM drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hari lands with a right to the head.
Hari lands a body shot in the clinch.
STAM wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Hari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hari lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari lands a shot to the body.
Hari cracks STAM with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Hari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hari lands a knee to the body.
STAM tries for a takedown but Hari manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard STAM. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari lands a nice shot to the body.
Hari pushes STAM back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hari.
Hari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
STAM tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
STAM wants to break free but Hari has control.
Hari lands with a right to the head.
Hari stalling in the clinch but STAM improves position.
Hari controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Hari.
A hook to the body from Hari.
Hari scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hari.
Hari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through STAM's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hari.
Hari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari works on STAM's body with a couple of short punches.
Hari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
STAM pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
STAM tries to clinch but Hari moves away
and Hari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hari.
STAM tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
STAM lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hari keeps control of STAM as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hari presses STAM against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
STAM fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down STAM.
Hari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of STAM backwards.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section. STAM lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Hari as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hari as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Hari.
STAM throws a punch but it's blocked by Hari.
Hari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hari gets underhooks to prevent STAM's takedown attempt.
Badr Hari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari prevents STAM from breaking the clinch.
Hari lands a knee to the body.
Hari is struggling to control the position.
STAM tries to pull guard but Hari holds him up against the cage and eventually STAM drops back down to his feet.
Hari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hari.
STAM tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonard STAM has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Hari.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
STAM changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
STAM on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
STAM throws a looping overhand right but Hari ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Hari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hari 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Hari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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24
280 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Volchenkov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Ryan Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volchenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volchenkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Ryan Hughes has been cut.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volchenkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volchenkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Volchenkov back into the cage.
Hughes slows down the pace here.
Hughes has Volchenkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volchenkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Volchenkov shrugs off.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volchenkov's defenses.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hughes keeps control of Volchenkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hughes keeps control of Volchenkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Volchenkov 's eye.
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Vladmir Volchenkov has been cut.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volchenkov's efforts to push away.
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Volchenkov 's eye.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Volchenkov takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hughes.
Volchenkov can't break the clinch.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volchenkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Hughes leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Vladmir Volchenkov's cut even more.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Volchenkov 's eye.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Volchenkov in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Hughes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volchenkov looks gassed!
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Volchenkov shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Vladmir Volchenkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volchenkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes gets a clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Volchenkov shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vladmir Volchenkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hughes just leaning against Volchenkov, taking a breather.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vladmir Volchenkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Hughes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Banks!
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, Dmitry Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Novikov which made him look bad.
Novikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Novikov!
Novikov taking shots to the head.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Novikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banks throws some wild stikes that Novikov manages to avoid easily.
Banks throwing strikes here but Novikov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to control the pace but Novikov is squirming around nicely.
Banks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Banks misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Banks 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.
Banks working the ground and pound effectively.
Banks thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Novikov because Banks loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks looking to ground and pound but Novikov is blocking nicely.
Banks looking to ground and pound but Novikov is blocking nicely.
Banks with shots to the head and body - Novikov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Banks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Banks scoring with strikes but Novikov is staying in there.
Banks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Banks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Banks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Banks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Banks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Novikov is bucking up trying to escape but Banks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Banks throwing strikes but Novikov bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Novikov keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks throws and elbow that misses. Novikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banks's guard. Nice move by Novikov!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Banks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Novikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Novikov, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Novikov against the cage but Novikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banks gets the takedown into side control.
Banks 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.
The ground and pound from Banks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Banks lands a few punches from side control.
Banks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Novikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Novikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banks lands strikes from half guard.
Banks with the ground and pound but Novikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to control from the top but Novikov keeps moving.
Banks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Novikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Banks throws and elbow that misses. Novikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banks's guard. Nice move by Novikov!
Novikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Novikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banks looking to control.
Novikov passes Banks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Novikov decides to stand and escape the position.
Novikov throws a head kick that misses.
Novikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Novikov throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Novikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
That kick from Novikov tenderised Banks's leg. Banks is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Novikov.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Novikov misses.
A good leg kick by Novikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novikov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Eric Banks has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novikov tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Novikov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Novikov.
Novikov lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Novikov.
Novikov scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Novikov throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novikov. Novikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Novikov throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novikov lands a big head kick that sends Banks tumbling to the mat! Novikov takes a step backwards and waves Banks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Novikov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Banks drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Novikov follows Banks to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Novikov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Riddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rage Against The Machine: Bulls On Parade . Mike Riddell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamie Carlson 's chin.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Carlson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Riddell!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson throws a big shot that misses.
Riddell takes one to the chin there.
Carlson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddell checks a low kick from Carlson .
Riddell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jamie Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlson swings for the body but Riddell moves out of range.
Carlson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riddell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Carlson does no damage.
Riddell wants to clinch.
Riddell is looking to clinch but Carlson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carlson shoots in and drives through. Riddell sprawls well.
Carlson misses with a straight left.
Carlson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carlson .
Riddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddell tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carlson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carlson throws a jab but it's blocked by Riddell.
Carlson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carlson showed some decent athleticism there.
Carlson stalling.
Riddell is looking to control Carlson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riddell avoid being mounted?
Carlson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riddell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddell is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlson is working for a submission of some sort.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Riddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riddell is looking to control Carlson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riddell avoid being mounted?
Carlson is keen to just control but Riddell is a slippery customer.
Riddell is pressing down on Carlson 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlson trying to control but Riddell is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riddell working a defensive guard here.
Carlson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riddell dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlson keeping moving, preventing Riddell from controlling successfully.
Carlson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carlson is trying to control the position but Riddell postures up.
Riddell thows a big elbow that misses.
Carlson wants to sweep but no luck.
Riddell controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riddell throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riddell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlson is keeping the position for now.
Carlson pulls Riddell in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlson is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Carlson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riddell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carlson .
Carlson fails to land the takedown.
Riddell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carlson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riddell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riddell blocks a jab.
Riddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Carlson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carlson cracks Riddell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carlson misses with a body shot.
Carlson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riddell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riddell under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson connects with a single shot there.
Carlson misses with a straight right.
Carlson throws out a loose jab but Riddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Riddell throws the left hand but Carlson avoids the punch easily.
Carlson throws a right and a left that Riddell avoids nicely.
Carlson misses with a looping right.
Carlson swinging wildly here.
Mike Riddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riddell throws a nice looking combination but Carlson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carlson throws an overhand right that lands on Riddell's shoulder, as Riddell tries to avoid the shot.
Carlson misses with a combination
and Riddell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riddell lands an elbow that stopped Carlson in his tracks for a moment.
Carlson tries to pull guard but Riddell won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Carlson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carlson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Riddell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carlson throws a looping overhand right but Riddell ducks down to avoid it.
Carlson scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Carlson catches Riddell right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Carlson misses.
Carlson misses with a wild body shot.
Carlson fails to land the takedown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Riddell in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Carlson misses with a two punch combination.
Carlson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riddell's head backwards.
Riddell moves out of range as Carlson strikes.
Riddell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddell forces Carlson back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riddell lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Riddell.
Carlson tries to pull guard but Riddell holds him up against the cage and eventually Carlson drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riddell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riddell trying to land knees to the body.
Riddell trying to stall but Carlson improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riddell.
Carlson blocking some punches.
Carlson gets control of Riddell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carlson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riddell stays in close to Carlson 's body and controls the position.
Riddell wants to control from the top but Carlson keeps moving.
Riddell content to stall in guard here.
Riddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riddell is one step ahead there.
Riddell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Riddell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Riddell tries to clinch but Carlson is having none of it.
Riddell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown but Riddell shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Carlson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Riddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carlson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Carlson .
Carlson misses with an uppercut. Riddell saw that one coming.
Carlson misses the body punch
and Riddell counters with a nice body shot.
Riddell connects with a crisp jab.
Riddell ducks under a wild hook from Carlson .
A punch lands to the side of Riddell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Carlson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carlson shoots in looking for a takedown but Riddell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riddell wants to clinch.
Carlson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riddell doesn't seem bothered though.
Carlson avoids the body shot from Riddell.
Riddell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlson . Riddell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlson misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Carlson misses.
Carlson throws a body punch but Riddell moves out of range.
Carlson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riddells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Riddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carlson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riddell forces Carlson back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Riddell.
A shot in the inside from Riddell.
Carlson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riddell has a couple of punches blocked by Carlson .
Carlson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Carlson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riddell smiles and moves away.
Carlson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddell rushes Carlson and presses him up against the cage.
Riddell lands a nice elbow.
Carlson takes an elbow to the temple.
Carlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riddell smiles and moves away.
Carlson misses with an uppercut.
Carlson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carlson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Riddell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Riddell is looking for a sweep. Carlson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riddell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddell is pressing down on Carlson 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Riddell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Riddell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Riddell!
Carlson tries to bench press Riddell off him but Riddell keeps the position.
Riddell tries to score with some ground and pound. Carlson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carlson is not content to let Riddell control the position.
Riddell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Riddell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Riddell.
Riddell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Riddell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carlson parries the strikes from Riddell easily there. Riddell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carlson to escape.
Riddell trying to control the action but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Carlson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Riddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riddell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Riddell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zhelyabov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stahl comes to the cage accompanied by 'Return to Jericho' by Asian Dub Foundation. Zhelyabov has chosen Гимн СССР as his entrance music. Henrik Stahl could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrei Zhelyabov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrik Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Zhelyabov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl avoids the body shot from Zhelyabov.
Stahl looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stahl trying to control the action but Zhelyabov is working from the bottom.
Stahl trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhelyabov is staying active underneath Stahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zhelyabov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhelyabov is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhelyabov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stahl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stahl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stahl is working for a submission of some sort.
Stahl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhelyabov's head.
Stahl wants to pass the guard but Zhelyabov is defending well.
Stahl not doing much here.
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.
Zhelyabov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zhelyabov pushes Stahl off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhelyabov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stahl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhelyabov tries to clinch but Stahl is having none of it.
Stahl avoids a kick to the body.
Zhelyabov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stahl moves into the clinch successfully.
Stahl is working for takedown but Zhelyabov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zhelyabov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhelyabov scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhelyabov circles away.
Zhelyabov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Henrik Stahl has been cut.
No joy there for Stahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stahl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stahl. Zhelyabov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henrik Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhelyabov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahl throws a body punch but Zhelyabov moves out of range.
Zhelyabov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stahl checks it well.
Stahl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stahl misses with a looping left.
Stahl moves into the clinch.
Zhelyabov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stahl misses with a body shot.
Stahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stahl lands with a cross.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Zhelyabov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stahl is looking to wear down Zhelyabov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhelyabov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stahl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stahl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhelyabov. Zhelyabov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stahl throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stahl cracks Zhelyabov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhelyabov momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhelyabov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhelyabov breaks the clinch.
Stahl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stahl cracks Zhelyabov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhelyabov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
Andrei Zhelyabov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stahl's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stahl duly obliges.
Zhelyabov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhelyabov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhelyabov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahl.
Stahl misses with the combination.
Zhelyabov throws a leg kick which misses Stahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Stahl tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henrik Stahl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henrik Stahl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhelyabov manages to avoid it.
Stahl shoots in for a takedown but Zhelyabov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhelyabov circles away.
Zhelyabov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhelyabov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stahl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stahl checks a low kick from Zhelyabov.
Stahl blocks a head kick by Zhelyabov.
Zhelyabov throws a head kick but Stahl moves out of range.
Stahl missing with a left hand there. Zhelyabov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhelyabov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stahl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stahl with a nice cross.
Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhelyabov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhelyabov throws a leg kick but Stahl checks it.
Zhelyabov throws out a leg kick but Stahl moves out of range and Zhelyabov only half commits.
Stahl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stahl shoots in and bounces Zhelyabov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zhelyabov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhelyabov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stahl checks it well.
Stahl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhelyabov circles away quickly and effectively.
Stahl looks to land a combination. Zhelyabov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stahl misses with a hook.
Stahl misses with a hook. Zhelyabov ducked under it nicely.
Stahl misses with a two punch combination.
Zhelyabov throws a low kick but Stahl avoids it.
Nice body punch from Zhelyabov.
Henrik Stahl is winning the standup battle so far.
Stahl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhelyabov counters with a good, hard body kick but Stahl shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stahl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stahl moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhelyabov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhelyabov connects with a leg kick. Stahl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zhelyabov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhelyabov misses with a head kick.
Stahl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhelyabov counters with a good, hard body kick but Stahl shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhelyabov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Zhelyabov.
Stahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhelyabov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhelyabov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhelyabov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Zhelyabov won't allow it.
Stahl dodges an elbow strike from Zhelyabov.
Zhelyabov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhelyabov tries to work over Stahl's front leg with a kick but Stahl checks it.
Stahl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stahl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhelyabov. Zhelyabov obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhelyabov is looking to slow Stahl down with leg kicks.
Henrik Stahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl takes the fight into the clinch.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike.
Stahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zhelyabov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhelyabov lands a nice elbow.
Zhelyabov manages to break the clinch.
Zhelyabov cracks a nice hook into Stahl's ribs.
Zhelyabov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhelyabov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stahl takes a step back to recover.
Zhelyabov cracks Stahl with a good jab.
Zhelyabov throws a hook to the side of Stahl's head but Stahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhelyabov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stahl.
Stahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhelyabov.
Zhelyabov jabs at Stahl's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhelyabov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhelyabov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stahl. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhelyabov, right into the meat.
Stahl misses with a two punch combination.
Zhelyabov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhelyabov works the jab nicely.
Stahl just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Zhelyabov.
Zhelyabov moves out of range as Stahl strikes.
Zhelyabov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stahl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhelyabov scores with a sloppy right hand. Stahl should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stahl scores with the left hand. Zhelyabov knows he should have avoided that one.
Stahl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stahl avoids the body shot from Zhelyabov.
Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Zhelyabov ducks down to avoid it.
Stahl connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zhelyabov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henrik Stahl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zhelyabov throws a hook but Stahl avoids it easily.
Zhelyabov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stahl.
Stahl misses with a double jab.
Stahl lands with a nice body punch.
Stahl fails with the takedown.
Stahl takes a swing at Zhelyabov's ribcage but misses.
Stahl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhelyabov throws a hook but Stahl blocks it.
Zhelyabov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stahl tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stahl fails with the takedown.
Zhelyabov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhelyabov scores with a shot to the body.
Stahl shoots in for a takedown but Zhelyabov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl has his takedown stuffed
and Zhelyabov counters with a nice body shot.
Zhelyabov feints and then cracks Stahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stahl down.
Nice shot lands for Zhelyabov.
Zhelyabov scores with a spinning back kick!
Zhelyabov cracks the inside of Stahl's front leg.
Zhelyabov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stahl has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhelyabov finds it's way round the side to connect with Stahl's head.
Stahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhelyabov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stahl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body kick from Zhelyabov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahl avoids a kick to the body.
Zhelyabov throws a sloppy head kick and Stahl moves out of range easily.
Stahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhelyabov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Stahl. That snapped Zhelyabov's head back.
Stahl will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl looks to land a combination but Zhelyabov avoids it well.
Stahl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhelyabov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Zhelyabov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhelyabov.
Stahl takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stahl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zhelyabov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zhelyabov throws a nice looking combination but Stahl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhelyabov moves into range and clinches up with Stahl.
Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zhelyabov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stahl can't get the takedown.
Zhelyabov pushes off an throws an elbow but Stahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stahl is trying to break the clinch but Zhelyabov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhelyabov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stahl misses with a takedown attempt - Zhelyabov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zhelyabov thumps Stahl with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhelyabov.
Zhelyabov lands a leg kick that knocks Stahl off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhelyabov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhelyabov throws a sloppy head kick and Stahl moves out of range easily.
Stahl misses with a few strikes there.
Zhelyabov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stahl swings for the body but Zhelyabov moves out of range.
Stahl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhelyabov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stahl.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zhelyabov. Stahl shrugs it off though.
Zhelyabov throws a leg kick which misses Stahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Stahl tries to avoid it.
Zhelyabov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stahl if he has to take too many more of those.
Zhelyabov lands a nice hook to Stahl's body. Stahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhelyabov. That's going to slow Stahl down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zhelyabov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhelyabov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stahl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stahl lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhelyabov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhelyabov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhelyabov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhelyabov wants to stand but Stahl is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Zhelyabov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhelyabov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zhelyabov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jett Jaggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cope comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Jett Jaggers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Cope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jett Jaggers!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Jaggers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cope misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Cope or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaggers which made him look bad.
Jaggers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cope shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jaggers is trying to defend but Cope finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jaggers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jaggers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cope is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cope gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaggers misses with a hook. Cope ducked under it nicely.
Cope scores with a takedown into Jaggers's guard.
Jaggers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope throws a big right hand that misses.
Cope won't allow Jaggers to get back to his feet.
Cope wants to control from the top but Jaggers keeps moving.
Jaggers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cope.
Cope wants to control from the top but Jaggers keeps moving.
Cope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaggers keeping moving, preventing Cope from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cope stands up over Jaggers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cope 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.
Cope is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaggers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaggers has escaped and now he's on top!
Jaggers trying to control but Cope is working from the bottom.
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.
Jaggers wanted to stand there but Cope had control of the position.
Cope controls Jaggers momentarily but Jaggers frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cope 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.
Cope working a defensive guard here.
Jett Jaggers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cope shoots in and bounces Jaggers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cope throwing strikes from guard but Jaggers blocks nicely.
Cope passes Jaggers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jaggers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaggers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaggers is refusing to be controlled, as Cope sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Cope.
Cope takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jaggers pushes Cope off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope feints and then cracks Jaggers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaggers down.
Jaggers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cope but Cope pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaggers throws a body punch but Cope moves out of range.
Jaggers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Jaggers.
Jaggers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cope!
Cope really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cope gets back to half guard.
Cope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jaggers won't allow Cope to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaggers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cope takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaggers swings for the body but Cope moves out of range.
Jaggers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cope to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cope advances to half guard.
Jaggers is trying to stand up here but Cope is controlling him well.
Jaggers trying to control here.
Cope is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaggers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaggers missing with punches from the bottom.
Jaggers wants to get back to his feet.
Cope is pressing down on Jaggers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaggers is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Cope there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggers wants to improve his position but Cope is controlling well.
Cope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cope lands a nice short elbow.
Jaggers is trying to stand back up but Cope is controlling him
Cope is keen to just control but Jaggers is a slippery customer.
Mike Cope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Cope there.
Cope is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaggers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cope frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cope avoids the attempt from Jaggers to control.
A nice elbow there by Cope.
Jaggers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope is landing with some decent strikes but Jaggers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Cope.
Jaggers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cope looking to finish Jaggers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jaggers!
Cope landing strikes from the mount and Jaggers is in trouble!
Cope lands a nice shot to the head.
Jaggers working to try and regain half guard.
Cope looking to control but Jaggers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cope landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaggers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cope trying to control but Jaggers is having none of it.
The referee warns Jaggers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope landing strikes from the mount and Jaggers is in trouble!
Jaggers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cope looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cope looking to finish Jaggers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jaggers!
Cope landing shots from mount.
Jaggers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cope scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jaggers?
Cope dominating with strikes here.
Cope is trying to control here but Jaggers has managed to regain half guard.
Cope thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaggers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cope pulls his head out easily.
Cope is controlling the pace.
Cope is thwarting Jaggers's attempts to control the position.
Cope is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cope stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cope, right into the meat.
Jaggers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaggers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cope dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cope takes a swing at Jaggers's ribcage but misses.
Cope throws a right and a left that Jaggers avoids nicely.
Cope wants to land a leg kick but Jaggers is out of range.
Jaggers works Cope's body with a nice hook.
Jaggers connects with a nice looking jab.
Cope misses with a takedown attempt - Jaggers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaggers looks to score with a jab to the body but Cope is just out of range.
Good exchange - Cope coming out on top.
Jaggers scores with a jab.
Cope throws a shot to the body.
Jaggers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cope.
Jaggers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cope rather than just go for the knockout.
Cope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaggers swivels and escapes.
Jaggers swings for the body but Cope moves out of range.
Cope shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaggers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cope tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaggers is retaining full guard.
Jaggers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cope defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggers seems keen to control Cope's posture.
Jaggers looking for a guillotine here but Cope defends easily.
Cope has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jaggers to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cope is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jaggers pulls down on the head and he's put Cope to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jett Jaggers!
Jett Jaggers is the new featherweight champion!
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