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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Menchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Menchov!
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, Stefan Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menchov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikolov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nikolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menchov is fending him off so far but Nikolov persists. Nope, Menchov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikolov misses with an elbow over the top.
Nikolov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nikolov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menchov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menchov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menchov postures up in Nikolov's guard and throws a big left but Nikolov blocks it.
Menchov thows a big elbow that misses.
Menchov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolov on the ground.
Menchov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menchov throwing strikes from guard but Nikolov blocks nicely.
Nikolov is looking for a triangle but Menchov pushes his legs off easily.
Nikolov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menchov is working hard here to advance position.
Nikolov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nikolov looks gassed!
Menchov is desperately trying to improve his position but Nikolov has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nikolov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nikolov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Menchov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefan Nikolov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clubber Lang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maxim Alexandrov's chin.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Alexandrov!
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, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Lang jumps guard but Alexandrov stands there with Lang around his waist. Lang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch but Lang keeps him there for the moment.
Lang tries to pull guard but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lang manages to end up in side control.
Alexandrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lang tries to score with some ground and pound. Alexandrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
Lang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov!
Lang has control of Alexandrov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alexandrov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alexandrov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alexandrov and Lang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexandrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lang on the ground.
Lang tries for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending well.
Alexandrov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alexandrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Lang gets to mount! Alexandrov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alexandrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lang has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Lang is trying to control here but Alexandrov has managed to regain half guard.
Alexandrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up here but Lang is controlling him well.
Alexandrov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexandrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lang stands and throws Alexandrov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexandrov is trying to buck Lang off.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alexandrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lang tries for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexandrov is looking to reverse the position.
Lang trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Lang works to advance to full mount. Alexandrov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alexandrov has worked his arm free - good work by Alexandrov!
Alexandrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alexandrov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lang is thwarting Alexandrov's attempts to control the position.
Lang is looking for a kimura but Alexandrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lang to get the leverage.
Lang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexandrov defending well though.
Alexandrov is staying active underneath Lang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexandrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lang's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexandrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alexandrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lang's guard.
Lang has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Lang trying to control the position.
Alexandrov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lang's guard.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandrov passes into half guard.
Lang manages to get to full guard.
Lang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alexandrov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lang Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alexandrov's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lang prevents Alexandrov from improving his position.
Lang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandrov is looking to control Lang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexandrov avoid being mounted?
Lang seems to be working for a kimura but Alexandrov defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Lang trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov actively working from the bottom here.
Alexandrov wants to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov trying to hold on to Lang's head to control him but Lang postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexandrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Alexandrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Alexandrov. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Alexandrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lang counters with a single leg into guard. Alexandrov didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lang lands in his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov wants to stand and escape but Lang is having none of it.
Lang postures up.
Alexandrov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lang postures up in Alexandrov's guard and throws a big left but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Lang slips an elbow through the middle.
Lang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lang controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lang lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a takedown into guard.
Lang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov tries to stand but Lang is controlling from the bottom.
Lang is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lang has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.
Alexandrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lang is proving hard to escape from.
Alexandrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lang has his feet on Alexandrov's thighs here. He's pushed Alexandrov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alexandrov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clubber Lang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Mikhail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Allen!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen tries to clinch but Mikhail moves out of range.
Mikhail closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Allen pushes Mikhail away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mikhail gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mikhail working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Allen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mikhail trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
Mikhail working away.
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikhail. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mikhail trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
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Let's hope that Allen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mikhail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Allen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Allen tries to buck Mikhail off but Mikhail is having none of it.
Allen is trying to control Mikhail's posture but Mikhail avoids it.
Allen throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mikhail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Allen 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.
Mikhail prevents Allen from escaping the position.
Mikhail tries for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Allen is looking for a sweep.
Mikhail scores with punches from side control.
Mikhail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mikhail is breathing heavily.
Mikhail in the domination position with Allen hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Allen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Allen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Allen can't do much from the bottom here.
Allen is not content to let Mikhail control the position.
Mikhail in side control, throwing shots but Allen defends.
Allen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Allen is trying to stand up here but Mikhail is controlling him well.
Allen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikhail takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Allen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Mikhail counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard.
Allen is trying to control the position but Mikhail postures up.
Mikhail won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikhail slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mikhail dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikhail. Mikhail gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhail decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Allen pushes Mikhail off looking to stand but Mikhail dives back in and keeps control.
Allen has one foot on Mikhail's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikhail blocks the leg kick.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhail shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mikhail is trying to work for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikhail is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allen defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to get to full guard but Mikhail has control of the leg.
Allen is trying to stand.
Allen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mikhail is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Allen!
Allen can't escape the position.
Allen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Allen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Allen is trying to stand back up.
Mikhail working for the choke.
I really don't envy Allen right now.
Mikhail tries to keep control of the position but Allen is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Allen is in bad spot here.
Mikhail looking to break Allen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Allen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mikhail will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Allen fending off the submission attempt from Mikhail.
Allen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mikhail is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allen sees it coming and defends easily.
Allen won't allow Mikhail to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail trying to control from half guard but Allen is working away.
Allen is trying to stand back up but Mikhail is controlling him
Allen is not content to let Mikhail control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen tries to clinch up but Mikhail circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhail moves out of range easily.
Mikhail closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Allen trying to hold on to Mikhail's head to control him but Mikhail postures up.
Mikhail is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allen sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mikhail dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mikhail shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhail counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Allen's guard now.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhail is proving a slippery customer.
Vladimir Mikhail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhail trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen is looking to stand up but Mikhail isn't so interested in that idea.
Mikhail sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhail passes Allen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Allen is trying to stand back up but Mikhail is controlling him
Mikhail seems to be looking for submissions.
Allen moves into full guard.
Mikhail won't allow Allen to get back to his feet.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Mikhail scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Allen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mikhail drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mikhail jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mikhail trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good shot there by Allen.
Allen throws a right and a left that Mikhail avoids nicely.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Mikhail looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mikhail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail is working for a kimura but Allen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mikhail is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Allen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Allen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Allen missing with punches from the bottom.
Mikhail is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Allen won't allow Mikhail to pass to mount.
Allen landing strikes from the bottom.
Mikhail is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Allen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Mikhail!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armand Mihaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and corrado smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armand Mihaly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, corrado smith!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mihaly swivels and escapes.
Mihaly throws a low kick but it's checked well by smith.
Mihaly misses with a straight left.
Mihaly really is a fat lump.
Mihaly looks to land a combination but smith avoids it well.
smith tries to clinch there but Mihaly circles away.
Mihaly stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Mihaly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
smith slips a jab from Mihaly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mihaly tries to sprawl out of it but smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mihaly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armand Mihaly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of corrado smith.
A big right from Mihaly misses.
The fighters circling - Mihaly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by smith.
Mihaly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mihaly misses.
A jab from Mihaly misses.
Mihaly lands a nice looking body shot.
smith looks gassed!
Mihaly darts in trying to clinch
and smith counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mihaly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armand Mihaly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like corrado smith has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Mihaly.
Armand Mihaly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaly has managed to clinch.
Mihaly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but smith has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaly is trying to break the clinch but smith has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaly has had enough of the clinch but smith keeps him there for the moment.
Mihaly wants to break free but smith has control.
smith prevents Mihaly from breaking the clinch.
smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mihaly smiles and moves away.
Mihaly dips to his left and cracks smith with an uppercut!
smith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mihaly is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaly scores with a three punch combo!
smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaly.
Mihaly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mihaly's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mihaly connects with a body shot.
Mihaly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mihaly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from smith.
Mihaly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Mihaly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on corrado smith's cut.
That's time! Mihaly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mihaly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Mihaly finds it's target.
A combination from Mihaly does no damage.
smith moves away from the strike by Mihaly.
Mihaly throws a jab when smith was well out of range.
smith wants to clinch
and Mihaly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mihaly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaly thows a body shot but no joy.
smith ducks under a wild hook from Mihaly.
Mihaly throws a hook but smith blocks it.
Armand Mihaly is winning the standup battle so far.
smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mihaly counters by clinching up.
Mihaly keeps control of smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mihaly is trying to break free.
Mihaly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but smith has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Mihaly tries to break the clinch but smith is controlling the position.
Mihaly wants to get back to striking at distance but smith won't allow it.
Mihaly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that smith can do to turn this around?
smith prevents Mihaly from breaking the clinch.
Mihaly avoids a wild elbow strike from smith.
Mihaly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mihaly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but smith has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mihaly tries to break the clinch but smith is controlling the position.
smith keeps control of Mihaly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mihaly can't break the clinch.
Mihaly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihaly lands a jab-cross combination.
Mihaly blocks the body kick.
Mihaly misses with a body shot.
Mihaly misses with the combination.
Armand Mihaly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaly misses with an uppercut.
Mihaly throws a right hand that smith ducks under and follows up with a left that smith also avoids with ease.
smith misses with a double jab
and Mihaly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps smith thinking.
smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
smith staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaly stalks smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into smith's face. smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Mihaly throws and low kick but smith moves out of range easily.
Mihaly misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
smith slips a straight right by Mihaly.
smith staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Mihaly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on corrado smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mihaly has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for smith.
smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
smith misses with a takedown
and Mihaly counters with a nice uppercut.
smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mihaly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mihaly is trying to break the clinch but smith has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaly wants to get back to striking at distance but smith won't allow it.
Mihaly breaks from the clinch.
Mihaly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mihaly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mihaly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaly throws a series of punches but smith avoids them all with ease.
smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mihaly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaly.
Mihaly tries to close the distance and clinch up but smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihaly lands a right hook to the body.
Mihaly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by smith.
smith ducks under a wild hook from Mihaly.
smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mihaly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
smith blocks a head kick by Mihaly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaly lands a two punch combo.
smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
corrado smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
smith wants to clinch up but Mihaly keeps it at a distance.
Mihaly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaly throws a looping overhand right but smith ducks down to avoid it.
Armand Mihaly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
smith closes the distance but Mihaly moves to the side
and Mihaly counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaly lands a head shot.
smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
smith ducks right into an uppercut from Mihaly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaly tries to work over smith's front leg with a kick but smith checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Mihaly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mihaly, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Mihaly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zeitzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Zeitzer!
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, Kris Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeitzer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zeitzer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zeitzer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zeitzer takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Zeitzer throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Barkley gets a clinch.
Barkley gets control of Zeitzer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barkley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zeitzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barkley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barkley trying to control the position.
Zeitzer stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Barkley wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeitzer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barkley's waist but Barkley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeitzer off to one side.
Barkley shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeitzer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley shoots in but Zeitzer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barkley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivan Zeitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Barkley.
A combination from Zeitzer does no damage.
Barkley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zeitzer swivels and escapes.
Barkley looks gassed!
Zeitzer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Kris Barkley has been cut.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barkley has his takedown stuffed
and Zeitzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Zeitzer misses.
Zeitzer lands a jab to Barkley's midsection.
Zeitzer thuds his right hand into Barkley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zeitzer lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Zeitzer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Zeitzer. That snapped Barkley's head back.
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!
A combination from Zeitzer does no damage.
Zeitzer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeitzer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Zeitzer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zeitzer misses with a wild combination.
Zeitzer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zeitzer!
Zeitzer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeitzer misses with a wild combination.
Zeitzer scores with a decent looking hook.
Zeitzer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zeitzer closes the distance but Barkley moves to the side
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zeitzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zeitzer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zeitzer lands a two punch combo.
Barkley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeitzer catches Barkley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zeitzer misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeitzer throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zeitzer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Zeitzer does no damage.
Zeitzer scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Zeitzer.
Zeitzer scores with a nice right hand.
Zeitzer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zeitzer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zeitzer!
That has opened up Kris Barkley's cut even more.
Zeitzer misses with a few strikes there.
Barkley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barkley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zeitzer lands with a nice combination. Barkley backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Zeitzer scores with a four punch combination!
Zeitzer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barkley is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeitzer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barkley is still on wobbly legs! Can Zeitzer finish him?
Zeitzer connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Barkley tumbling to the canvas! Zeitzer pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Barkley was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Zeitzer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Menchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcell Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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184 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Menchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcell Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menchov wants to clinch.
A combination from Menchov does no damage.
Mayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mayer. Menchov shrugs it off though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mayer - that will leave a mark!
Mayer throws a head kick that misses.
Mayer thows a body kick. Menchov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Menchov fails with the takedown.
Mayer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menchov is breathing heavily.
Menchov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick lands from Mayer that sends Menchov to the canvas. Menchov tries to scramble back to his feet but Mayer brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Vladimir Menchov has been cut.
Mayer taking a breather here.
Mayer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer scores with a leg kick.
Mayer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Mayer.
Nice body kick from Mayer.
Mayer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menchov has time to react.
Menchov is rocked!
Mayer scores with a push kick.
Oh Menchov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menchov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mayer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Menchov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mayer fakes the leg kick and cracks Menchov in the body.
Menchov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayer.
Mayer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menchov's sensitive parts.
Mayer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Menchov takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer throws a right hand that Menchov ducks under and follows up with a left that Menchov also avoids with ease.
Mayer connects with a single shot there.
Mayer lands a big head kick that sends Menchov to the canvas! Mayer follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcell Mayer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Khazoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Staszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khazoki comes to the cage accompanied by I Want It All. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexi Khazoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Staszewski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staszewski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staszewski wants to control from the top but Khazoki keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khazoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staszewski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staszewski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khazoki working a defensive guard here.
Staszewski won't allow Khazoki to sweep him here.
Khazoki working a defensive guard but Staszewski passes into half guard.
Staszewski seems to be looking for submissions.
Khazoki is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staszewski is looking for a kimura here.
Khazoki is trying to control but can't.
Staszewski trying to control the action but Khazoki is working from the bottom.
Staszewski prevents Khazoki from standing back up.
Khazoki trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Staszewski trying to control the action but Khazoki is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Khazoki drives through and clinches with Staszewski against the cage.
Staszewski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Staszewski forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Staszewski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Staszewski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khazoki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Staszewski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Khazoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Staszewski tries to control but Khazoki wriggling away.
Khazoki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staszewski on the ground.
Khazoki is trying to reverse the position but instead Staszewski has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staszewski controls the position.
Khazoki is in a bad position with Staszewski working for a choke. Khazoki manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Khazoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Staszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staszewski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Staszewski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Staszewski shoots in but Khazoki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khazoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Staszewski is trying to keep Khazoki in close.
Khazoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khazoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Staszewski keeping moving, preventing Khazoki from controlling successfully.
Khazoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Staszewski controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khazoki wants to control from the top but Staszewski keeps moving.
Staszewski working a defensive guard here.
Khazoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Staszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staszewski keeping full guard, as Khazoki tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Staszewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khazoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Staszewski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Staszewski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staszewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khazoki is keeping the position for now.
Khazoki pushes Staszewski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staszewski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khazoki counters with a good low kick that Staszewski was not able to check.
Khazoki with a lazy takedown attempt
so Staszewski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Staszewski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khazoki taking a bit of punishment here - Staszewski scoring with strikes.
Khazoki is being controlled here.
Staszewski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khazoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staszewski controlling from side mount.
Khazoki can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Staszewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Staszewski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khazoki counters with a takedown into side control.
Staszewski tries to improve position but can't.
Staszewski sneaks back into half guard.
Khazoki stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Staszewski to get to his feet.
Khazoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Staszewski tries to score a body lock takedown but Khazoki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Staszewski wants the takedown. Khazoki is fighting it off but Staszewski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Khazoki's guard against the cage.
Staszewski forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staszewski is pressing down on Khazoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khazoki is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staszewski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khazoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khazoki wants to control but Staszewski is keeping busy.
Staszewski is trying to work for a kimura but Khazoki is defending well.
Staszewski wants to work for an arm triangle but Khazoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Khazoki moves into full guard.
Staszewski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khazoki is looking to stand up but Staszewski isn't so interested in that idea.
Staszewski wants to control from the top but Khazoki keeps moving.
Staszewski stays in close to Khazoki's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khazoki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Staszewski is controlling him.
Staszewski slips nicely into half guard.
Staszewski not doing much here.
Staszewski is thwarting Khazoki's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staszewski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Staszewski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khazoki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Alexi Khazoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staszewski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Staszewski controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexi Khazoki.
I think Staszewski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Staszewski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Sopoaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burdon Ambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter striker
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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, Scott Sopoaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Burdon Ambler!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sopoaga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ambler throwing strikes from guard but Sopoaga blocks nicely.
Ambler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sopoaga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ambler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ambler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sopoaga has picked Ambler up and slammed him! Ambler can't keep hold of the triangle and Sopoaga manages to pass to side control!
Sopoaga tries to stand but Ambler is controlling his head.
Sopoaga stands up and beckons Ambler to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ambler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sopoaga's head.
A nice combination there by Ambler.
Ambler misses with a takedown attempt - Sopoaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ambler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sopoaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sopoaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambler misses with a wild combination.
Ambler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sopoaga's waist but Sopoaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ambler off to one side.
Ambler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ambler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sopoaga is breathing heavily.
Ambler scores with a three punch combo!
Ambler works Sopoaga's body with a nice hook.
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!
No luck for Ambler with that takedown attempt.
Scott Sopoaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burdon Ambler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambler lands a two punch combo.
Sopoaga looks to throw the jab but Ambler is out of range.
Ambler throws a combination. Sopoaga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sopoaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambler finds it's way round the side to connect with Sopoaga's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sopoaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burdon Ambler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ambler lands in his opponent's guard.
Ambler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sopoaga is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sopoaga working a defensive guard here.
Sopoaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambler controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ambler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sopoaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burdon Ambler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ambler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ambler connects with a body shot.
Ambler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sopoaga circles away.
Ambler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sopoaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott Sopoaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burdon Ambler.
Ambler shoots for a takedown but Sopoaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sopoaga throws a hook but Ambler avoids it easily.
Sopoaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sopoaga slips a jab and a cross from Ambler.
Ambler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ambler scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ambler.
Ambler misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Ambler. No joy for Sopoaga on that attempt.
Sopoaga misses with a shot to the body
and Ambler counters with a one-two to the body.
Ambler fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ambler as he connects with a hook.
Ambler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sopoaga swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sopoaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ambler shoots for a takedown but Sopoaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Ambler.
Ambler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sopoaga tries to clinch but Ambler moves out of range.
Ambler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ambler throws a shot to the body.
Ambler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambler throws a one two combo.
Ambler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ambler shoots for a takedown but Sopoaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ambler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ambler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ambler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ambler looks to land a combination but Sopoaga avoids it well.
Ambler blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burdon Ambler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sopoaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ambler shoots in and bounces Sopoaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ambler trying to control but Sopoaga is working from the bottom.
Ambler drops back looking for a leg! Sopoaga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sopoaga manages to kick Ambler off! Ambler jumps back into Sopoaga's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sopoaga is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sopoaga is keeping the position for now.
Ambler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sopoaga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sopoaga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sopoaga!
Ambler is trying to improve his position.
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.
Sopoaga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sopoaga is looking to take a break and control but Ambler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambler can't do much from the bottom here.
Ambler keeps Sopoaga under control for a moment.
Ambler is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ambler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ambler.
Ambler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sopoaga stopping the sweep attempt from Ambler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott Sopoaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ambler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burdon Ambler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burdon Ambler!
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