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RC 2 - Critical Strike PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saso Al Hazan (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saso Al Hazan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hazan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Hazan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Al Hazan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Black wants to stand and escape but Al Hazan is having none of it.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Al Hazan!
Al Hazan tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Al Hazan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phyuck Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Rollman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jah Guide. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rory Rollman enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phyuck Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Rollman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Yu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rollman is looking to improve his position but Yu isn't that keen on the idea.
Rollman taking shots to the head.
Rollman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yu blocks Rollman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Yu raining down shots from the mount!
Rollman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rollman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rollman?
Rollman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu looking to finish Rollman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rollman!
Rollman is still in real trouble! Can Yu finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yu misses with a head shot.
Yu unloads with some shots from mount but Rollman bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yu looking to finish with strikes here!
Yu 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.
Yu looking to ground and pound but Rollman is blocking nicely.
Yu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yu looking to finish with strikes here!
Yu thowing shots but they're missing.
Yu looking to ground and pound but Rollman is blocking nicely.
Yu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rollman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yu.
Yu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rollman because Yu loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Yu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Yu thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Yu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Yu 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.
Yu 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 starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yu unloads with some shots from mount but Rollman bucks and avoids them well.
Yu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yu thowing shots but they're missing.
Yu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yu throwing strikes here but Rollman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rollman seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu prevents Rollman from getting the reversal.
Yu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rollman is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Yu.
Yu avoids the attempt from Rollman to control.
Yu content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Rollman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rollman wants to control but Yu is having none of it.
Rollman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yu prevents Rollman from getting the reversal.
Yu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yu with the ground and pound from mount.
Rollman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rollman looks gassed!
Rollman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rollman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yu with shots to the head and body - Rollman looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Yu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rollman hang on?
Yu punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rollman looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phyuck Yu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rollman as he avoids it easily.
Yu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollman swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phyuck Yu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yu.
Yu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollman swivels and escapes.
No luck for Yu with that takedown attempt.
Yu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollman tries to avoid it but Yu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollman to the ground. Rollman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yu shoots for a takedown but Rollman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yu fails with a takedown attempt.
Yu shoots in and drives through. Rollman sprawls well.
Yu shoots in but Rollman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yu shoots in but Rollman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yu fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yu shoots in and drives through. Rollman sprawls well.
Rollman stuffs the takedown attempt from Yu. Yu gets slowly back to his feet.
Yu tries for a takedown but Rollman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yu looks for a takedown but Rollman sprawls well.
Yu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollman swivels and escapes.
Yu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rollman as he avoids it easily.
Yu fails with the takedown.
Yu shoots for a takedown but Rollman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rollman circles away.
Yu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollman pinned against the cage. Rollman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rollman stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rollman as he avoids it easily.
Yu fails to land the takedown.
Yu shoots in for a double leg but Rollman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yu shoots for a takedown but Rollman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Yu with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Yu or perhaps it was just good defense by Rollman which made him look bad.
Yu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rollman's waist but Rollman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yu off to one side.
Rollman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yu misses with a takedown attempt - Rollman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollman but Rollman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yu misses with a takedown attempt - Rollman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yu.
Rollman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rory Rollman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollman as he jumps to the side.
Yu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollman misses with a few strikes there.
Yu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rollman moves into full guard.
Yu preventing the sweep.
Rollman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yu!
Rollman punching from mount but Yu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rollman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollman looking to finish with strikes here!
Yu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yu tries to get out of the position.
Yu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rollman.
Yu wants to control but Rollman is having none of it.
Rollman 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.
Rollman wants to stand but Rollman is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rollman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Yu tries to lock up and control but Rollman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rollman landing punches.
Yu tries to lock up and control but Rollman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rollman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Rollman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rollman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yu swivels and escapes.
Yu tries for a takedown but Rollman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rollman to the mat! Rollman manages to get full guard.
Rollman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rollman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rollman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phyuck Yu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rollman trying to keep a closed guard but Yu is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yu trying to control the position but Rollman is working away.
Rollman stops Yu from passing to mount.
Rollman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rollman gets back to full guard.
Rollman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rollman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yu is trying to control but Rollman manages to pass to mount!
Rollman lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rollman avoids the attempt from Yu to control.
Rollman looking to control but Yu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yu gets back to half guard.
Rollman prevents Yu from improving his position.
Yu is working hard here to advance position.
Yu controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollman prevents Yu from improving his position.
Yu lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Yu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rollman is tying to control. Yu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phyuck Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu working the head and body with strikes.
Rollman trying to control from the bottom.
Yu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rollman wants to get back to full guard.
Rollman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yu won't allow Rollman to get back to his feet.
Rollman trying to keep a closed guard but Yu is proving a slippery customer.
Yu postures up in Rollman's guard and throws a big left but Rollman blocks it.
Rollman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yu!
Rollman wants to control the pace but Yu is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phyuck Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phyuck Yu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Feast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Feast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe works Feast's body with a nice hook.
Feast looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mugabe throws a nice looking combination but Feast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooh a lovely combination from Mugabe sends Feast down but not out. Mugabe dives into side control looking to finish.
Feast is rocked!
It looks like Aleksander Feast has been cut.
Feast is letting Mugabe control him for a moment.
Oh Feast is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mugabe wants to control but Feast is keeping him busy.
Mugabe wants to stand but Feast has his arm trapped.
Feast seems to have got his legs back now.
Mugabe happy to just control the position for now.
Feast gets back to half guard.
Mugabe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mugabe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mugabe trying to mount his opponent but Feast defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mugabe wants to control but Feast is keeping him busy.
Feast actively working from the bottom here.
Mugabe trying to control the action but Feast is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Feast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mugabe but Mugabe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mugabe misses with a wild combination.
Mugabe lands with a nice combination. Feast backs away looking to recover.
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.
Mugabe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left lands for Mugabe.
No joy there for Mugabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feast dodges the punch combination from Mugabe.
Feast scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Mugabe. No joy for Feast on that attempt.
Mugabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mugabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mugabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feast.
Feast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mugabe is fending him off so far but Feast persists. Nope, Mugabe circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Feast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mugabe throws a series of punches but Feast avoids them all with ease.
Mugabe swinging wilding here.
Mugabe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mugabe throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feast slips a jab and a cross from Mugabe.
Mugabe lands a two punch combo.
Rob Mugabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Feast slips a jab and a cross from Mugabe.
Feast misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mugabe to counter with a crisp jab.
Mugabe scores with a jab to the body.
Mugabe throws a right hand that Feast ducks under and follows up with a left that Feast also avoids with ease.
Mugabe misses with a series of wild punches.
Feast throws a head kick that misses.
Mugabe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Feast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mugabe.
Mugabe stuffs the takedown attempt from Feast. Feast gets slowly back to his feet.
Mugabe throws a good cross that connects.
Mugabe scores with a one two! Feast had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Feast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mugabe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feast has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mugabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Feast throws a body kick that misses.
Mugabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Feast. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Feast gets a clinch.
Mugabe gets underhooks to prevent Feast's takedown attempt.
Feast prevents Mugabe from breaking the clinch.
Feast breaks from the clinch.
Mugabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mugabe cracks Feast with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mugabe throws a right and a left that Feast avoids nicely.
Mugabe misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mugabe with a jab.
Feast scores a takedown into full mount!
Feast prevents Mugabe from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Feast tries to close the distance and clinch but Mugabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mugabe drops Feast with a left right combo! Mugabe follows him down to the ground into side control.
Mugabe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mugabe trying to control the position but Feast is working away.
Feast tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mugabe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mugabe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Feast is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feast wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mugabe throws a right hand that Feast ducks under and follows up with a left that Feast also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mugabe throws a nice looking combination but Feast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mugabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mugabe jabs at Feast's body.
Mugabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Feast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mugabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feast.
Feast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mugabe but Mugabe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mugabe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mugabe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Feast on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Mugabe coming out on top.
Rob Mugabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feast takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Mugabe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Feast.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feast throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mugabe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Feast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mugabe throws a left that rocks Feast and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mugabe dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Feast regain composure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mugabe wants to control but Feast is keeping him busy.
Feast really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Feast is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feast is not content to let Mugabe control the position.
Feast is trying to buck Mugabe off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe trying to control the action but Feast is working from the bottom.
Feast sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Feast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mugabe is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mugabe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mugabe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mugabe scores with the left hand. Feast knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Mugabe coming out on top.
Mugabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mugabe lands with a nice combination. Feast backs away looking to recover.
Mugabe fails to land with a series of punches.
Feast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mugabe counters with a one-two to the body.
Mugabe throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feast misses with an uppercut
and Mugabe counters with a series of strikes. Feast will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mugabe throws a series of punches but Feast avoids them all with ease.
Aleksander Feast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Feast misses with a leg kick.
Feast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mugabe.
Feast on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mugabe lands with a right that hurts Feast. Feast looks to clinch but Mugabe throws a short knee that drops Feast. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rob Mugabe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nitro Trouble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Tafoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nitro Trouble had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nitro Trouble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Tafoya!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trouble misses with a body kick.
Tafoya closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tafoya throwing strikes but Trouble manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Trouble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tafoya keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tafoya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tafoya punching from the bottom.
Tafoya flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tafoya missing with punches from the bottom.
Tafoya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trouble is working for a submission of some sort.
Tafoya tries to roll over but Trouble keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Trouble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tafoya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tafoya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trouble shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tafoya as he jumps to the side.
Trouble tries to clinch up.
Tafoya scores with a hook.
Tafoya stuns Trouble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tafoya throws a one two combo.
Trouble has his takedown stuffed
and Tafoya counters with a straight right hand.
Trouble looks to land a left hand but Tafoya moved out of range nicely.
Trouble throws a leg kick which misses Tafoya's front leg but catches the back leg as Tafoya tries to avoid it.
Trouble tries for a takedown but Tafoya circles away easily
and Tafoya counters with a single leg into guard. Trouble didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nitro Trouble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trouble is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trouble trying to control the position.
Tafoya stands and steps away. Trouble gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trouble closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tafoya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trouble stands up out of the half guard.
Trouble drives through and clinches with Tafoya against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trouble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nitro Trouble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trouble with a poor takedown
and Tafoya counters with a shoot takedown. Trouble fights it but they end up in guard.
Trouble manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Trouble wants to control the pace but Tafoya is squirming around nicely.
Trouble has hold of Tafoya's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tafoya manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tafoya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trouble wants to take Tafoya's back but he can't do it this time.
Trouble trying to control but Tafoya is having none of it.
Tafoya is looking to improve his position but Trouble isn't that keen on the idea.
Trouble looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trouble wants to control but Tafoya has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tafoya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tafoya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trouble trying to control the position from guard on top but Tafoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trouble could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tafoya is on top in guard.
Trouble wriggles free and stands up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tafoya.
Trouble prevents Tafoya from improving position.
Tafoya has hold of Trouble's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Trouble tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tafoya cranks the arm and Trouble screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Trouble, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Noah Tafoya!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Ignashov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Datsuyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsuyk has chosen AC/DC - High voltage as his entrance music. Alexey Ignashov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Ignashov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fjodor Datsuyk!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsuyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignashov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ignashov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Datsuyk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjodor Datsuyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Datsuyk. Ignashov shrugs it off though.
Datsuyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignashov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Datsuyk's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignashov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Datsuyk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Datsuyk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Datsuyk avoids the head kick by Ignashov.
Ignashov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Datsuyk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignashov can pounce on him.
Ignashov throws and low kick but Datsuyk moves out of range easily.
Ignashov misses the shot to the body.
Datsuyk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Datsuyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignashov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ignashov looks to throw a body kick
and Datsuyk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Datsuyk.
Datsuyk avoiding damage as Ignashov throws knees to the body.
Datsuyk lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Alexey Ignashov has been cut.
Datsuyk tries to land a knee to the head but Ignashov blocks with his arms.
Ignashov missing with knees to the body.
Ignashov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ignashov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ignashov trying to land knees to the body.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ignashov missing with knees to the body.
Ignashov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsuyk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ignashov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Datsuyk looks gassed!
Datsuyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ignashov has picked Datsuyk up - he's going for a ride! Ignashov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ignashov thows a huge punch but Datsuyk dodges it nicely.
Datsuyk trying to control from the bottom.
Ignashov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Datsuyk defending well though.
Datsuyk trying to control but Ignashov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignashov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignashov stops Datsuyk from getting back to his feet.
Ignashov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick by Ignashov misses
and Datsuyk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Datsuyk.
Datsuyk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignashov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ignashov goes for a takedown attempt but Datsuyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot by Datsuyk.
Datsuyk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignashov. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov throws a leg kick but Datsuyk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignashov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsuyk.
Ignashov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ignashov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignashov throws a head kick but Datsuyk moves out of range.
Datsuyk closes the distance and clinches.
Ignashov avoiding damage as Datsuyk throws knees to the body.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Datsuyk misses with a knee strike.
Ignashov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datsuyk.
Ignashov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsuyk throws an elbow but misses.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ignashov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignashov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ignashov trying to land knees to the body.
Datsuyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignashov smiles and moves away.
Datsuyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Datsuyk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Datsuyk avoiding damage as Ignashov throws knees to the body.
Datsuyk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Datsuyk managing to block the knees to the body from Ignashov.
Datsuyk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignashov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov landing knees to the body.
Ignashov missing with knees to the body.
Ignashov lands a damaging elbow.
Ignashov crunches a lovely knee into Datsuyk's ribcage.
Ignashov missing with knees to the body.
Ignashov is trying to break free.
Ignashov can't get the takedown.
Ignashov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datsuyk.
Datsuyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ignashov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Datsuyk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Datsuyk with a knee to the head.
Datsuyk lands a nice knee to the body.
Datsuyk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignashov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexey Ignashov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Datsuyk.
Datsuyk lands a nice elbow.
Datsuyk working aggressively here.
Ignashov tries to land knees in the clinch but Datsuyk avoids the damage to the body.
Ignashov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ignashov tries to land knees in the clinch but Datsuyk avoids the damage to the body.
Datsuyk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ignashov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ignashov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datsuyk.
Ignashov is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Ignashov.
Datsuyk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ignashov missing with knees to the body.
Datsuyk managing to block the knees to the body from Ignashov.
Datsuyk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Datsuyk missing with knees to the body.
Ignashov is trying to break the clinch but Datsuyk has him pressed against the cage.
Datsuyk misses with a knee to the head.
Ignashov breaks the clinch.
Ignashov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Datsuyk's calf.
Ignashov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ignashov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Datsuyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignashov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datsuyk is looking to clinch.
Ignashov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexey Ignashov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsuyk clinches up with Ignashov and pushes him back against the cage.
Datsuyk tries for a takedown but Ignashov manages to get underhooks.
Ignashov looking to throw knees to the head but Datsuyk is blocking nicely.
Datsuyk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Datsuyk manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsuyk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Datsuyk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignashov tries to land a leg kick but Datsuyk saw it coming and moves away.
Ignashov scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignashov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Datsuyk.
Datsuyk tries to clinch but Ignashov moves out of range.
Ignashov lands with a nice body kick.
Ignashov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Alexey Ignashov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Ignashov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Datsuyk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Datsuyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignashov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ignashov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsuyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Datsuyk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Datsuyk wants to clinch.
Ignashov misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsuyk.
Datsuyk misses with a takedown attempt - Ignashov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ignashov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsuyk tries to clinch up.
Ignashov lands with a kick to the temple. Datsuyk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ignashov misses with a head kick.
Datsuyk is breathing heavily.
Ignashov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignashov throws a lazy head kick
and Datsuyk counters with a head kick.
Ignashov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ignashov misses with a hook. Datsuyk ducked under it nicely.
Datsuyk tries to clinch but Ignashov is having none of it.
Ignashov misses with a low kick.
Datsuyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignashov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignashov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignashov misses with the body kick
and Datsuyk counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignashov misses with a leg kick
and Datsuyk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ignashov blocking some punches.
Ignashov blocks an elbow strike.
Ignashov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ignashov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Datsuyk wants to clinch.
Ignashov scores with a leg kick.
Datsuyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignashov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ignashov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A low kick from Ignashov misses
and Ignashov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk sizes up Ignashov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ignashov throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Datsuyk or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignashov which made him look bad.
Alexey Ignashov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Datsuyk.
Ignashov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Datsuyk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsuyk tries to clinch but Ignashov moves out of range.
Ignashov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignashov throws a sloppy head kick and Datsuyk moves out of range easily.
Datsuyk tries to clinch up.
Ignashov misses with a kick to the body.
Datsuyk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ignashov!
Ignashov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Datsuyk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignashov is looking to escape.
Ignashov is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datsuyk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Datsuyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignashov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Datsuyk trying to control but Ignashov is having none of it.
Ignashov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Datsuyk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ignashov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Datsuyk controlling his opponent.
Datsuyk looking to control but Ignashov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fjodor Datsuyk just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Datsuyk throws an off balance right hand
and Ignashov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignashov misses with a low kick.
Alexey Ignashov is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsuyk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ignashov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignashov swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsuyk.
Ignashov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsuyk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fjodor Datsuyk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Ignashov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Datsuyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ignashov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Datsuyk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ignashov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Datsuyk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ignashov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ignashov trying to land knees to the body.
Datsuyk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Datsuyk misses with a knee to the head.
Datsuyk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ignashov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Datsuyk avoiding damage as Ignashov throws knees to the body.
Ignashov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ignashov tries to break the clinch but Datsuyk is controlling the position.
Datsuyk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ignashov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Datsuyk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Datsuyk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ignashov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Datsuyk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsuyk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignashov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datsuyk instigates a clinch.
Ignashov misses with a knee strike.
Datsuyk misses with a knee to the head.
Ignashov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Datsuyk lands an elbow inside that Ignashov shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Datsuyk.
Datsuyk looking to throw knees to the head but Ignashov is blocking nicely.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Datsuyk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignashov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ignashov wants a takedown.
Datsuyk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsuyk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Datsuyk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignashov keeping moving, preventing Datsuyk from controlling successfully.
Ignashov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Datsuyk!
Ignashov with the ground and pound from mount.
Datsuyk tries to hold on but Ignashov pushes him away.
Ignashov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Datsuyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignashov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Datsuyk is rocked!
Ignashov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Datsuyk is still in real trouble! Can Ignashov finish him?
Datsuyk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignashov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Datsuyk hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignashov lands a heavy elbow.
Datsuyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Datsuyk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Datsuyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Datsuyk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Datsuyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Datsuyk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ignashov avoids the attempt from Datsuyk to control.
Ignashov punching from mount but Datsuyk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Datsuyk seems to have recovered his senses.
Datsuyk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Datsuyk wants to control but Ignashov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignashov is pressing down on Datsuyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Datsuyk is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ignashov.
Ignashov trying to mount his opponent but Datsuyk defends it.
Datsuyk is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ignashov lands a nice short elbow.
Ignashov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Datsuyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ignashov.
Datsuyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ignashov.
Datsuyk wants to control but Ignashov is keeping busy.
Datsuyk is holding on to half guard well.
Ignashov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexey Ignashov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk keeping control of the position.
Datsuyk wants to improve his position but Ignashov is controlling well.
Datsuyk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fjodor Datsuyk just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ignashov tries a low kick but Datsuyk avoids it.
Datsuyk instigates a clinch.
Ignashov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Datsuyk can't fight it off and eventually Ignashov manages to take the fight to the floor. Datsuyk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ignashov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Datsuyk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ignashov is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignashov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Ignashov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ignashov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Ignashov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trader Stiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Coutinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trader Stiga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trader Stiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coutinho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stiga checks it well.
Coutinho throws a sloppy head kick and Stiga moves out of range easily.
Coutinho tries a head kick but it misses.
Stiga slips a jab and a cross from Coutinho.
Coutinho tries to clinch but Stiga is having none of it.
Antonio Coutinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coutinho blocks a head kick by Stiga.
Coutinho is looking to score with low kicks.
Coutinho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stiga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coutinho throws a series of punches but Stiga moves out of range.
Coutinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stiga throws a nice head kick!
Stiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stiga lands a couple of digs.
Stiga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stiga scores with punches from side control.
Coutinho is rocked!
Stiga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coutinho to see if he's OK.
Coutinho is still in real trouble! Can Stiga finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Stiga sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Coutinho is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Stiga.
Coutinho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stiga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Coutinho is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiga throws a strike aimed at the side of Coutinho's head but Coutinho avoids it well.
Stiga postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coutinho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stiga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stiga in side control, throwing shots but Coutinho defends.
Stiga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stiga lands with a slapping head kick.
Coutinho seems to have recovered his senses.
Coutinho with a poor takedown
and Stiga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coutinho's knee momentarily.
Coutinho has his takedown stuffed
and Stiga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stiga feints and as Coutinho raises his hands in defense, Stiga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stiga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stiga scores with punches from side control.
Coutinho tries to escape but Stiga is in control.
Stiga is putting a hurting on Coutinho here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stiga landing strikes.
Stiga is breathing heavily.
Stiga cracks Coutinho with a big elbow.
Stiga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coutinho is trying to get back to half guard.
Stiga lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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.
Stiga scoring with punches from side control.
Coutinho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Coutinho on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stiga lands a few punches from side control.
Coutinho tries to escape but Stiga is in control.
Coutinho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Coutinho tries to escape but Stiga is in control.
Stiga creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stiga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Coutinho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stiga asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coutinho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Trader Stiga has been cut.
Coutinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stiga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coutinho lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stiga sprawling to the canvas. Coutinho follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stiga hang on?
Stiga is rocked!
Coutinho wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Stiga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stiga seems to have got his legs back now.
Stiga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coutinho!
Stiga working the ground and pound effectively.
Coutinho is rocked!
Stiga landing strikes from the mount and Coutinho is in trouble!
Coutinho is still in real trouble! Can Stiga finish him?
Coutinho taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stiga working Coutinho over with strikes here.
Stiga working Coutinho over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stiga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stiga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Coutinho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stiga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Stiga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stiga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coutinho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stiga with shots to the head and body - Coutinho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stiga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coutinho?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiga lands a big elbow.
Stiga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stiga punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stiga working the ground and pound effectively.
Stiga lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Stiga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coutinho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stiga with shots to the head and body - Coutinho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coutinho is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stiga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coutinho?
Stiga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stiga working Coutinho over with strikes here.
Coutinho throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stiga 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.
Stiga working Coutinho over with strikes here.
Stiga prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coutinho squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stiga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trader Stiga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trader Stiga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stiga throws a nice looking combination but Coutinho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stiga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coutinho avoids the head kick by Stiga.
Stiga throws a sloppy head kick and Coutinho moves out of range easily.
Stiga is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Coutinho is in big trouble! Stiga is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Coutinho. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Trader Stiga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Ashfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Sikorsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allan Sikorsky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lawrence Ashfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Sikorsky!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikorsky tries to keep at a distance but Ashfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ashfield fails to pull guard.
Ashfield has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sikorsky uses from the top position.
Ashfield has a closed guard, preventing Sikorsky from standing up.
Ashfield is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ashfield keeps control of Sikorsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sikorsky is trying to break free.
Sikorsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sikorsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sikorsky looks gassed!
Ashfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sikorsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sikorsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ashfield.
Ashfield stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ashfield gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ashfield in particular looking to stall.
Ashfield throwing shots but Sikorsky is blocking nicely.
Ashfield is taking a breather. Sikorsky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashfield uses his free foot to push down on Sikorsky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sikorsky.
Ashfield content just to control the position here.
Ashfield looking to control but Sikorsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ashfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Ashfield controlling the pace for now.
Ashfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sikorsky?
Ashfield controlling from the full mount.
Ashfield lands a big shot there that rocks Sikorsky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Ashfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ashfield closes the distance and clinches.
Sikorsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Ashfield has double underhooks.
Sikorsky is trying to break free.
Sikorsky avoids the elbow strike from Ashfield, against the cage.
Ashfield breaks the clinch.
Sikorsky throws a series of punches but Ashfield avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence Ashfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ashfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Ashfield finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ashfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ashfield showed some decent athleticism there.
Sikorsky pushes Ashfield off looking to stand but Ashfield dives back in and keeps control.
Ashfield trying to control from half guard but Sikorsky is working away.
Ashfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashfield trying to control the action but Sikorsky is working from the bottom.
Sikorsky is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashfield trying to control from half guard but Sikorsky is working away.
Ashfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sikorsky wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ashfield closes the distance and clinches up with Sikorsky, looking for a takedown. Ashfield pushes Sikorsky against the cage but Sikorsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ashfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sikorsky swivels and escapes.
Ashfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sikorsky tries to avoid it but Ashfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sikorsky to the ground. Sikorsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Ashfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sikorsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sikorsky misses with a few strikes there.
Sikorsky misses with the combination.
Sikorsky throws a series of punches but Ashfield avoids them all with ease.
Allan Sikorsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sikorsky misses with a double jab.
Sikorsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ashfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sikorsky as he jumps to the side.
Sikorsky misses with a wild combination.
Ashfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sikorsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ashfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sikorsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashfield stands up and waves to Sikorsky to follow him.
Ashfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ashfield instigates a clinch.
Ashfield tightens his grip and picks Sikorsky up, before dumping him to the ground. Sikorsky manages to land in guard.
Ashfield advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Ashfield politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ashfield prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sikorsky parries the strikes from Ashfield easily there. Ashfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sikorsky to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Ashfield dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sikorsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ashfield misses with a takedown attempt - Sikorsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sikorsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ashfield.
Ashfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sikorsky tries to escape but Ashfield is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sikorsky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ashfield wants to control the pace but Sikorsky is squirming around nicely.
Ashfield 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 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.
Ashfield tries to control but Sikorsky wriggling away.
Ashfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Sikorsky is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ashfield has taken his back!
Sikorsky covering up well under a series of strikes from Ashfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashfield is looking to control Sikorsky but Sikorsky is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ashfield just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sikorsky has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ashfield wants to control but Sikorsky is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lawrence Ashfield just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sikorsky throws a series of strikes that have Ashfield backpedaling.
It looks like Lawrence Ashfield has been cut.
Ashfield slips a jab and a cross from Sikorsky.
Sikorsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sikorsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sikorsky manages to avoid it.
Sikorsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sikorsky throws a right and a left that Ashfield avoids nicely.
Ashfield is looking to clinch.
Ashfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Allan Sikorsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashfield seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Ashfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ashfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Ashfield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Seltzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abulah Kei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Seltzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abulah Kei!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seltzer gets a clinch.
Seltzer lands an elbow just above Kei 's eye.
It looks like Abulah Kei has been cut.
A knee to the head by Seltzer.
Seltzer stalling the fight.
Seltzer landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seltzer.
Seltzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seltzer wants to clinch.
Seltzer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seltzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seltzer pushes Kei up against the cage in a clinch.
Seltzer with a knee to the head.
Kei wants a takedown.
Kei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seltzer to the mat! Seltzer manages to get full guard.
Kei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seltzer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kei trying to control but Seltzer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seltzer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seltzer is keeping the position for now.
Seltzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kei is one step ahead there.
Seltzer keeping moving, preventing Kei from controlling successfully.
Kei prevents Seltzer from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kei tries to close the distance and clinch but Seltzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kei misses with a series of wild punches.
Kei tries a head kick but it misses.
Seltzer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kei counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Seltzer's guard now.
Kei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seltzer dives on top into guard.
Seltzer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kei on the ground.
Kei looks gassed!
Seltzer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kei tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kei has a closed guard, preventing Seltzer from standing up.
Kei scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Seltzer forces Kei back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Seltzer.
Seltzer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kei.
Seltzer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kei's face.
Seltzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seltzer wants to clinch but Kei slips to the side
and Kei counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Seltzer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kei seems keen to control Seltzer's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kei is looking to stand up but Seltzer isn't so interested in that idea.
Kei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kei is looking to sinch up a triangle. Seltzer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kei's body to avoid the submission. Kei has instead reached around Seltzer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kei arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abulah Kei!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bud The Dirty Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Dirty Bongwater comes to the cage accompanied by Mystery Babylon. Tilthammer has chosen Jedi mind tricks - Blood in blood out as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bud The Dirty Bongwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilthammer misses with a hook. The Dirty Bongwater ducked under it nicely.
The Dirty Bongwater moves out of range of the strikes.
Tilthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tilthammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tilthammer lands in his opponent's guard.
The Dirty Bongwater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tilthammer on the ground.
Tilthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Dirty Bongwater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tilthammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Dirty Bongwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tilthammer wants to control from the top but The Dirty Bongwater keeps moving.
Tilthammer passes The Dirty Bongwater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tilthammer is looking to take a break and control but The Dirty Bongwater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dirty Bongwater is defending against the submission attempts here by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer passes to full mount!
Tilthammer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tilthammer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and The Dirty Bongwater is now in Tilthammer's guard. A big mistake from Tilthammer there, giving up the dominant position!
Tilthammer looks gassed!
Tilthammer keeping moving, preventing The Dirty Bongwater from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tilthammer holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Dirty Bongwater.
The Dirty Bongwater would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Dirty Bongwater won't allow Tilthammer to sweep him here.
The Dirty Bongwater wants to stand but Tilthammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Dirty Bongwater throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Dirty Bongwater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tilthammer thows a body shot but no joy.
The Dirty Bongwater lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Dirty Bongwater throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tilthammer takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Dirty Bongwater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Dirty Bongwater scores with a jab. Tilthammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Dirty Bongwater lands with a hook. Tilthammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tilthammer is rocked!
Tilthammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tilthammer misses with a body punch
and The Dirty Bongwater finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The Dirty Bongwater misses with a body shot
and Tilthammer counters by clinching up.
The Dirty Bongwater can't break the clinch.
Tilthammer keeps control of The Dirty Bongwater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Dirty Bongwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tilthammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Dirty Bongwater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tilthammer tries to pull guard but The Dirty Bongwater holds him up against the cage and eventually Tilthammer drops back down to his feet.
The Dirty Bongwater is looking to break free of the clinch but Tilthammer has double underhooks.
The Dirty Bongwater is trying to break the clinch but Tilthammer has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dirty Bongwater is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tilthammer is keeping busy.
The Dirty Bongwater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tilthammer prevents it.
Tilthammer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The Dirty Bongwater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tilthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tilthammer forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Dirty Bongwater is looking to improve his position.
Tilthammer trying to control the action but The Dirty Bongwater is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilthammer moves into full mount! The Dirty Bongwater won't be happy about that!
Tilthammer fails to move to back control.
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 Bud The Dirty Bongwater will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Dirty Bongwater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tilthammer throws out a powerful jab.
Alexander Tilthammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tilthammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Tilthammer blocks a head kick by The Dirty Bongwater.
Tilthammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tilthammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Dirty Bongwater doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tilthammer.
Tilthammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tilthammer wants to control but The Dirty Bongwater is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dirty Bongwater is defending against the submission attempts here by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer is breathing heavily.
Tilthammer wants to free his trapped foot but The Dirty Bongwater is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Dirty Bongwater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Dirty Bongwater is defending against the submission attempts here by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Dirty Bongwater!
Tilthammer is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. The Dirty Bongwater is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. The Dirty Bongwater flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tilthammer anticipates the leg and manages to get behind The Dirty Bongwater and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tilthammer slips an arm under The Dirty Bongwater chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tilthammer has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tilthammer is squeezing on The Dirty Bongwater like an anaconda would it's prey. The Dirty Bongwater fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Tilthammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mamuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger von Schnabelmonokel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Mamuh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger von Schnabelmonokel!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamuh tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Schnabelmonokel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamuh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a solid leg kick but Mamuh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at von Schnabelmonokel.
Mamuh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mamuh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mamuh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to stand up here but Mamuh is controlling him well.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to get to full guard but Mamuh has control of the leg.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to control but Mamuh manages to pass to mount!
Mamuh prevents von Schnabelmonokel from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh looking to finish with strikes here!
Mamuh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can von Schnabelmonokel hang on?
Mamuh avoids the attempt from von Schnabelmonokel to control.
von Schnabelmonokel is squirming around, avoiding Mamuh's attempts to control the action.
von Schnabelmonokel is looking to improve his position but Mamuh isn't that keen on the idea.
Mamuh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamuh controlling from mount.
Mamuh tries to control but von Schnabelmonokel wriggling away.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
von Schnabelmonokel wants to control but Mamuh is having none of it.
von Schnabelmonokel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mamuh avoids the attempt from von Schnabelmonokel to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamuh won't let von Schnabelmonokel get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mamuh controlling his opponent.
Mamuh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamuh wants to control the pace but von Schnabelmonokel is squirming around nicely.
Mamuh landing punches.
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.
Mamuh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
von Schnabelmonokel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mamuh.
Mamuh working for a submission but von Schnabelmonokel is keeping him at bay.
Mamuh avoids the attempt from von Schnabelmonokel to control.
von Schnabelmonokel working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
von Schnabelmonokel wants to hold on but Mamuh pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mamuh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mamuh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
von Schnabelmonokel closes the distance and clinches.
von Schnabelmonokel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mamuh wants a takedown.
Mamuh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. von Schnabelmonokel smiles and moves away.
Mamuh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. von Schnabelmonokel tries to avoid it but Mamuh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag von Schnabelmonokel to the ground. von Schnabelmonokel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mamuh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Schnabelmonokel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamuh has a takedown stuffed.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamuh at a distance.
von Schnabelmonokel forces Mamuh back against the cage and clinches.
von Schnabelmonokel misses with a knee strike.
von Schnabelmonokel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mamuh regains guard.
von Schnabelmonokel stands up from Mamuh's guard - von Schnabelmonokel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Schnabelmonokel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mamuh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Schnabelmonokel controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamuh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamuh is thwarting von Schnabelmonokel's attempts to control the position.
Mamuh wants to control but von Schnabelmonokel is keeping him busy.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamuh stalling.
Mamuh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mamuh shoots for a takedown but von Schnabelmonokel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
von Schnabelmonokel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamuh wants to clinch
and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a nice body kick.
Mamuh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamuh looks to clinch
and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mamuh is lucky that one didn't land flush.
von Schnabelmonokel circles away from the clinch attempt
and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mamuh won't be happy with that.
von Schnabelmonokel just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamuh wants to control but von Schnabelmonokel postures up.
von Schnabelmonokel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mamuh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mamuh is not content to let von Schnabelmonokel control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rutger von Schnabelmonokel just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamuh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamuh tries to clinch
and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
von Schnabelmonokel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mamuh throws a leg kick that is checked
and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to control the action but Mamuh is working from the bottom.
von Schnabelmonokel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
von Schnabelmonokel is keen to just control but Mamuh is a slippery customer.
von Schnabelmonokel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamuh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamuh trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, von Schnabelmonokel seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamuh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
von Schnabelmonokel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rutger von Schnabelmonokel just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by von Schnabelmonokel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
von Schnabelmonokel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamuh moves away.
Mamuh wants to slow von Schnabelmonokel down by chopping away at his legs.
von Schnabelmonokel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
von Schnabelmonokel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mamuh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. von Schnabelmonokel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
von Schnabelmonokel being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh working away.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamuh wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Schnabelmonokel keeps working.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has got the better of the ground game so far.
von Schnabelmonokel is looking to reverse the position.
von Schnabelmonokel is not content to let Mamuh control the position.
von Schnabelmonokel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh laying and praying for a moment but von Schnabelmonokel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mamuh wants to take a breather but von Schnabelmonokel is having none of it.
Mamuh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because von Schnabelmonokel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to control but Mamuh postures up.
von Schnabelmonokel keeping hold of Mamuh's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamuh controlling the action here.
von Schnabelmonokel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamuh sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joe Mamuh just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mamuh avoids a punch combination nicely.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a body punch but Mamuh moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel really dominated that round.
That's time! Mamuh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mamuh throws a sloppy head kick and von Schnabelmonokel moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mamuh as von Schnabelmonokel shoots in.
Mamuh tries to clinch up but von Schnabelmonokel circles away and keeps his distance.
Mamuh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has von Schnabelmonokel pinned against the cage. von Schnabelmonokel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy body kick from Mamuh
letting von Schnabelmonokel counter with a right hand.
Mamuh shoots for a double leg takedown but von Schnabelmonokel sprawls well. He's pushed Mamuh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
von Schnabelmonokel forces Mamuh back against the cage and clinches.
Mamuh is working for takedown but von Schnabelmonokel is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mamuh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Schnabelmonokel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel goes for a takedown attempt but Mamuh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mamuh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
von Schnabelmonokel rushes Mamuh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamuh can't get the takedown.
von Schnabelmonokel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
von Schnabelmonokel misses with a knee to the head.
Mamuh pulls guard successfully.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamuh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh controlling the position.
Mamuh working a defensive guard but von Schnabelmonokel passes into half guard.
von Schnabelmonokel is stalling here. Mamuh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! von Schnabelmonokel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mamuh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
von Schnabelmonokel being controlled for a moment.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamuh wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Schnabelmonokel keeps working.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to improve position but can't.
Mamuh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
von Schnabelmonokel closes the distance looking to clinch
so Mamuh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mamuh being controlled here momentarily.
von Schnabelmonokel wants to sweep but no luck.
von Schnabelmonokel looking to control.
Mamuh looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh stops von Schnabelmonokel from standing up.
von Schnabelmonokel is pulling down on Mamuh's head to control his posture.
von Schnabelmonokel is looking to stand up but Mamuh isn't so interested in that idea.
von Schnabelmonokel is pulling down on Mamuh's head. It's preventing any offense from Mamuh, at least for the moment.
Mamuh controls from within his opponent's guard.
von Schnabelmonokel keeping moving, preventing Mamuh from controlling successfully.
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.
Mamuh is fighting to break von Schnabelmonokel's control of his arms but von Schnabelmonokel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
von Schnabelmonokel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamuh's guard.
von Schnabelmonokel content to stall in guard here.
Mamuh working a defensive guard here.
von Schnabelmonokel sitting in guard here, content to control.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to control but Mamuh is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Mamuh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
von Schnabelmonokel tries to keep at a distance but Mamuh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mamuh successfully pulls guard.
Mamuh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamuh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mamuh has von Schnabelmonokel pulled in close to control his posture.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Schnabelmonokel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mamuh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Mamuh with that takedown attempt.
Mamuh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh goes for an armbar but he's not got it… von Schnabelmonokel turns into him and now he's in Mamuh's guard.
von Schnabelmonokel wants to pass the guard but Mamuh is keeping the position.
Mamuh has his hands on von Schnabelmonokel's head, controlling the position.
Mamuh pushes von Schnabelmonokel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mamuh forces von Schnabelmonokel back against the cage and clinches.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land a knee to the head but Mamuh blocks with his arms.
von Schnabelmonokel gets underhooks to prevent Mamuh's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mamuh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamuh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but von Schnabelmonokel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh fails to pull guard.
Mamuh throws a punch but it's blocked by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel is stalling here.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to maintain a safe position but Mamuh gets an underhook and turns von Schnabelmonokel into the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel gets underhooks to prevent Mamuh's takedown attempt.
Mamuh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. von Schnabelmonokel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mamuh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamuh jumps guard but von Schnabelmonokel stands there with Mamuh around his waist. Mamuh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamuh throws an elbow that misses.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamuh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mamuh managing to block the knees to the body from von Schnabelmonokel.
Nice elbow from von Schnabelmonokel.
Mamuh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. von Schnabelmonokel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
von Schnabelmonokel circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from von Schnabelmonokel does no damage.
von Schnabelmonokel lands with a shot to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel lands with a hook. Mamuh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh doesn't manage to clinch there - von Schnabelmonokel circles away.
von Schnabelmonokel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
von Schnabelmonokel has Mamuh up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamuh wants a takedown but no success here.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mamuh scores with a shot to the side of von Schnabelmonokel's head.
Mamuh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamuh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but von Schnabelmonokel regains guard immediately.
von Schnabelmonokel is pulling down on Mamuh's head. It's preventing any offense from Mamuh, at least for the moment.
Mamuh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamuh forces his way into half guard.
Mamuh trying to control from half guard but von Schnabelmonokel is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
von Schnabelmonokel is in trouble now - Mamuh has advanced to mount!
Mamuh controlling his opponent.
Mamuh prevents von Schnabelmonokel from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mamuh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamuh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mamuh!
Joe Mamuh is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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