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UFL 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kezz elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamazov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A New Level. The crowd seem to be enjoying elite's choice of entrance music: Devlin - Community Outcast . Dmitri Karamazov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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231 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Karamazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, kezz elite!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamazov fails to land the takedown.
Karamazov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
elite misses with a straight left.
Karamazov shoots for a double leg takedown but elite sprawls well. He's pushed Karamazov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
elite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from elite is defended easily by Karamazov.
Karamazov misses with a takedown attempt - elite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Karamazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
elite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
elite tries for a takedown but Karamazov circles away easily
and Karamazov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karamazov.
elite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karamazov looking to pass the guard.
elite manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karamazov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
kezz elite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
elite avoids the head kick by Karamazov.
elite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karamazov scores with a takedown into elite's guard.
Karamazov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karamazov is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Karamazov misses.
elite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
elite misses with a hook. Karamazov ducked under it nicely.
Karamazov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from elite misses.
elite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karamazov circles away.
elite throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karamazov on the side of the head.
Karamazov is trying hard to land a takedown here. elite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
elite throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karamazov was covering up waiting for the punch and elite finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
elite trying to control the position from guard on top but Karamazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karamazov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from elite.
elite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
elite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
elite gets to his feet - Karamazov follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
elite fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Karamazov with that takedown attempt.
Karamazov throws a series of punches but elite avoids them all with ease.
Karamazov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with elite, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
elite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - elite lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karamazov keeping full guard, as elite tries to pass.
Karamazov pushes elite off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
elite stuffs the takedown attempt from Karamazov. Karamazov gets slowly back to his feet.
elite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karamazov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karamazov is refusing to be controlled, as elite sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
elite performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karamazov kicks off elite and gets to his feet.
elite works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
elite dodges the punch combination from Karamazov.
elite throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karamazov on the side of the head.
Karamazov tries to bum rush elite with a series of wild strikes but elite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karamazov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karamazov is thwarting elite's attempts to control the position.
elite missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but kezz elite will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karamazov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Karamazov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karamazov slips a jab from elite.
Karamazov fails with the takedown.
Nice shot lands for elite.
elite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
elite lands with an overhand left.
Karamazov avoids the body shot from elite.
elite looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karamazov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
elite's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
elite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karamazov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
elite gets to his feet. Karamazov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazov throws a push kick but elite slaps the foot to one side.
Dmitri Karamazov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
elite throws a looping overhand right but Karamazov ducks down to avoid it.
Karamazov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Karamazov lands in his opponent's guard.
elite has his hands on Karamazov's head, controlling the position.
elite wants to stand and escape but Karamazov is having none of it.
Karamazov stands up from elite's guard - Karamazov perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov closes the distance and clinches.
elite scores with a hook to the body.
Karamazov pulls guard.
Karamazov working for a triangle but elite defends it easily.
elite stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karamazov blocks the body kick.
elite misses with a kick to the body
and Karamazov counters with a straight right hand.
Karamazov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
elite is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karamazov's half guard.
elite looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karamazov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karamazov pushes elite off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
elite swats away the attempt to clinch by Karamazov.
elite tries a head kick but it misses.
Karamazov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says elite as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Karamazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
elite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karamazov shoots in but no luck this time.
elite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karamazov's waist but Karamazov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing elite off to one side.
elite shoots for a double leg takedown but Karamazov sprawls well. He's pushed elite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
elite scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karamazov moves into full guard.
elite trying to control but Karamazov is working from the bottom.
elite wanted to stand there but Karamazov had control of the position.
elite trying to control the position from guard on top but Karamazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov has his feet on elite's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
elite gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
elite is working an open guard so Karamazov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
elite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karamazov closes the distance and clinches.
Karamazov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but elite gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
elite lands a body punch.
elite cracks Karamazov with a nice body shot.
elite has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karamazov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dmitri Karamazov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Karamazov looks to score with a jab to the body but elite is just out of range.
Karamazov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? elite is fending him off so far but Karamazov persists. Nope, elite circles away and we're back to standing.
Good exchange - elite coming out on top.
elite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Karamazov misses.
No luck for elite with that takedown attempt.
elite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karamazov is fending him off so far but elite persists. Nope, Karamazov circles away and we're back to standing.
elite slips a jab and a cross from Karamazov.
elite lands a lovely overhand right.
Karamazov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karamazov gets to his feet. elite looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karamazov fails with an attempt to clinch.
elite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dmitri Karamazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kezz elite.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karamazov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from elite.
Karamazov closes this distance looking for a takedown but elite circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karamazov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. elite manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
elite is working an open guard so Karamazov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
elite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karamazov manages to avoid it.
Karamazov is looking to clinch but elite is avoiding it.
elite bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Karamazov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
elite scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karamazov pushes elite away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, elite gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Karamazov is trying to control elite's posture but elite avoids it.
Karamazov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
elite moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
elite scores with punches from side control.
elite fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
elite 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.
elite fails with the takedown.
Karamazov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karamazov showed some decent athleticism there.
elite wants to get back to his feet.
Karamazov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov avoids the attempt from elite to control.
Karamazov has hold of elite's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and elite manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
elite manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by elite, under a barage of strikes from Karamazov.
Karamazov trying to advance position but elite counters by regaining guard.
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.
Karamazov trying to control the position from guard on top but elite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
elite pushes Karamazov off and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from elite.
Karamazov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but elite avoids it really well and circles away.
elite misses with a head kick.
elite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karamazov.
A punch combination from Karamazov misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Karamazov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karamazov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Susan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beautiful Machine - Shihad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mike Susan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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245 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Susan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko swinging wilding here.
Susan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Susan looks gassed!
Emelianenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Mike Susan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Susan as he jumps to the side.
Emelianenko cracks Susan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Susan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko fakes the body blow, causing Susan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Susan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruslan Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelianenko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Molotov.
Molotov 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.
Molotov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Molotov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Molotov is proving a slippery customer.
Molotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom.
Molotov tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Molotov wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Molotov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emelianenko to the mat! Emelianenko manages to get full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Molotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Molotov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Molotov trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Molotov 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.
Emelianenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Molotov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Molotov connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Emelianenko! He's out on his feet! Molotov rushes in and drops Emelianenko with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Molotov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigoriy Dants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Romanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Romanowski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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232 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigoriy Dants!
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, Gregor Romanowski!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dants looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dants is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romanowski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dants looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dants looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dants is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romanowski pulls his head out easily.
Dants looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dants controls his leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Romanowski scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dants is breathing heavily.
Romanowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dants is looking to reverse the position.
Romanowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dants sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romanowski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Romanowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Dants shoots and misses
and Romanowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigoriy Dants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romanowski gets control of Dants's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romanowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanowski wants to stand up but Dants is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dants drops back looking for a leg! Romanowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romanowski manages to kick Dants off! Dants jumps back into Romanowski's guard.
Dants prevents Romanowski from getting back to his feet.
Dants drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Romanowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dants has Romanowski in his guard.
Dants throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Romanowski escapes and throws Dants's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Romanowski tries to stand but Dants is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dants tries to buck Romanowski off but Romanowski is having none of it.
Romanowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dants is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romanowski decides to return to a standing position.
Romanowski misses with a takedown attempt - Dants sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dants circles away quickly and effectively.
Dants shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dants was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dants with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Romanowski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Romanowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dants. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dants is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dants extends the arm and Romanowski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grigoriy Dants!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Barisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Matyushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Matyushenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boris Barisov's chin.
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Barisov!
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, Vladimir Matyushenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matyushenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barisov swivels and escapes.
Barisov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matyushenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matyushenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barisov works his way into full mount!
Barisov 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.
Barisov trying to control but Matyushenko is having none of it.
Matyushenko wants to hold on but Barisov pushes him away.
Barisov prevents Matyushenko from getting the reversal.
Barisov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matyushenko is on top in guard.
Barisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matyushenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matyushenko trying to control but Barisov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barisov working for submissions but it's allowed Matyushenko to get to half guard.
Barisov gets full guard.
Barisov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barisov tries to get out of the position.
Barisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Barisov keeping moving, preventing Matyushenko from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Matyushenko has eaten all the pies!
Matyushenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Barisov is retaining full guard.
Barisov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matyushenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matyushenko trying to control but Barisov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matyushenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matyushenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barisov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matyushenko is aware though and is defending well.
Matyushenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matyushenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matyushenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matyushenko working a defensive guard here.
Barisov wants to pass the guard but Matyushenko is keeping the position.
Matyushenko wants to sweep here but Barisov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barisov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matyushenko is retaining full guard.
Matyushenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matyushenko keeping moving, preventing Barisov from controlling successfully.
Matyushenko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barisov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Matyushenko has tightened it up now! Barisov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vladimir Matyushenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Timms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Arlovski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gerald Timms's chin.
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerald Timms!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timms is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arlovski's half guard.
Arlovski actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovski landing rabbit punches to the side of Timms's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Timms is thwarting Arlovski's attempts to control the position.
Arlovski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Timms landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arlovski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arlovski actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovski looking for submissions off his back.
Timms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arlovski defending well though.
Arlovski tries to roll over but Timms keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovski.
Timms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Timms trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arlovski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Timms escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arlovski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timms looks gassed!
Arlovski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Timms keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arlovski 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.
Timms trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski passes Timms's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arlovski is thwarting Timms's attempts to control the position.
Arlovski is working for a submission of some sort.
Timms throws a strike from the bottom but Arlovski passes into side control!
Arlovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timms is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arlovski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timms is trying to control Arlovski's posture but Arlovski avoids it.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timms has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timms tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arlovski wants to control but Timms is keeping him busy.
Timms isn't going anywhere.
Arlovski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Timms some visible discomfort.
Arlovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timms is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arlovski scoring with punches and elbows.
Arlovski in the domination position with Timms hanging on.
Timms struggling a bit here.
Arlovski trying to control the position but Timms is working away.
Arlovski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Timms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arlovski misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Arlovski manages to get back to half guard.
Timms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arlovski's head.
Arlovski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovski.
Arlovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arlovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Timms can do anything to dispel that myth.
Timms is breathing heavily.
Arlovski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Arlovski there.
Arlovski working Timms over with strikes.
Arlovski winds up and cracks Timms with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timms wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura but Timms is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlovski to get the leverage.
Arlovski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Timms with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arlovski working over Timms with some ground and pound. Timms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arlovski seems to be looking for submissions.
Arlovski is trying to control. Timms wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arlovski is working for a kimura but Timms is defending it quite comfortably.
Timms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arlovski is working away from the top position though.
Timms missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Timms punching from the bottom.
Arlovski is keen to just control but Timms is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Timms was covering up waiting for the punch and Arlovski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arlovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timms's head.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Timms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timms is trying to keep Arlovski in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arlovski advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timms throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Arlovski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arlovski grinds an elbow into Timms's temple.
Timms is trying to control Arlovski's posture but Arlovski avoids it.
Andrei Arlovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arlovski lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timms tries to buck Arlovski off but Arlovski is having none of it.
Timms is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arlovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Timms counters with a single leg into guard. Arlovski didn't expect that.
Timms lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arlovski striking off his back but it's not causing Timms any problems.
Arlovski keeping full guard, as Timms tries to pass.
Arlovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arlovski has his foot on Timms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timms works his way back into a safe position though.
Timms showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arlovski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timms as he jumps to the side.
Arlovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Timms counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arlovski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Arlovski punching from the bottom.
Timms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arlovski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arlovski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arlovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timms is one step ahead there.
Arlovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timms preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Timms wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
Timms looking to sit in guard and control but Arlovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Timms throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Timms has momentary wrist control but Arlovski slips an elbow through the middle.
Arlovski advances to half guard.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura here.
Timms throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arlovski is trying to work for a kimura but Timms is defending well.
Arlovski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Timms knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Timms flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura here.
Timms gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timms avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arlovski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timms's head.
Timms wants to get back to his feet but Arlovski passes into half guard.
Arlovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timms sees it coming and defends easily.
Arlovski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Timms is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrei Arlovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Bogdanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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261 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Bogdanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogdanov lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bogdanov.
Hari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Hari finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogdanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bogdanov misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hari.
Bogdanov looks gassed!
Both fighters circling a little - Hari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogdanov.
Bogdanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari drops Bogdanov with a beautiful combination! Bogdanov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hari is looking for the KO!
Bogdanov is rocked!
It looks like Adrik Bogdanov has been cut.
Hari throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bogdanov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Badr Hari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Porvac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porvac has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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243 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Snake Porvac!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Snake Porvac has been cut.
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Porvac can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko has Porvac pressed against the cage.
Porvac wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Porvac's ribcage. Porvac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Porvac is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Porvac blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Porvac.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porvac managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Porvac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Porvac is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emelianenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Porvac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Porvac is having none of it.
Porvac throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Porvac throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porvac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelianenko's sensitive parts.
Emelianenko forces Porvac back against the cage and clinches.
Porvac wants a takedown.
Porvac working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Porvac tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Porvac avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porvac tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Snake Porvac's cut even more.
Emelianenko clinches.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Porvac in his tracks.
Emelianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Porvac.
Emelianenko throws a series of strikes that have Porvac backpedaling.
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!
Porvac misses with a head kick.
Porvac looks gassed!
Emelianenko drops Porvac with a beautiful combination! Porvac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emelianenko is looking for the KO!
Porvac is rocked!
The cut above Snake Porvac's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porvac is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Porvac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Porvac seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Porvac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porvac.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Emelianenko misses
and Porvac finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Emelianenko looks to land a body kick but Porvac moved away.
Jab from Emelianenko.
Snake Porvac's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko lands a big head kick that sends Porvac tumbling to the mat! Emelianenko takes a step backwards and waves Porvac back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Snake Porvac's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvon Stakanov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kozlov!
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, Zvon Stakanov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Zvon Stakanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stakanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kozlov avoiding damage as Stakanov throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stakanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stakanov up against the cage.
Stakanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov stalling the fight.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stakanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Stakanov blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stakanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Stakanov has had enough of the clinch but Kozlov keeps him there for the moment.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
Stakanov tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov avoiding damage as Stakanov throws knees to the body.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stakanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stakanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov trying to control the position but instead, Stakanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kozlov into the cage.
Stakanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
Stakanov digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Stakanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stakanov lands a body shot.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanov is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stakanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Ivan Kozlov has been cut.
Stakanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Stakanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stakanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Stakanov as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanov.
Nice body punch from Stakanov.
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stakanov presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stakanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stakanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stakanov pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stakanov lands a body punch.
Stakanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Stakanov working hard to break the clinch.
Stakanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
Stakanov tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Stakanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stakanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kozlov is rocked!
Stakanov lands a body shot.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stakanov presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stakanov throws a big uppercut that drops Kozlov! More strikes from Stakanov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kozlov lies dazed against the cage as Stakanov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zvon Stakanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurico Hates Decisions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hates Decisions kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Defqon Ending!. Kuula has chosen Joey Beltram - Energy Flash as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Maurico Hates Decisions has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maurico Hates Decisions!
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, Heikki Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hates Decisions clobbers Kuula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Heikki Kuula has been cut.
Nice body punch from Kuula.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown but Hates Decisions shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuula avoids the body shot from Hates Decisions.
Kuula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Hates Decisions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuula loads up on a big right hand but Hates Decisions slips the punch.
Kuula swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuula waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hates Decisions.
Kuula throws a series of punches but Hates Decisions avoids them all with ease.
Hates Decisions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuula.
Hates Decisions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuula has closed the distance and engaged Hates Decisions in a clinch.
Hates Decisions leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hates Decisions trying to control the position but instead, Kuula has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hates Decisions into the cage.
Kuula tries for a takedown but Hates Decisions manages to get underhooks.
Kuula using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hates Decisions has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hates Decisions lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hates Decisions gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maurico Hates Decisions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Kuula.
Kuula keeps control of Hates Decisions as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuula is trying to stall.
Hates Decisions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hates Decisions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hates Decisions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hates Decisions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hates Decisions!
Kuula throwing strikes here but Hates Decisions is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hates Decisions squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kuula unloads with some shots from mount but Hates Decisions bucks and avoids them well.
Kuula throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kuula thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kuula thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hates Decisions tries to hold on but Kuula postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuula is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hates Decisions is working to get back to half guard.
Kuula sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kuula pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hates Decisions is working to get back to half guard.
Kuula lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuula throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hates Decisions because Kuula loaded up on that one.
Hates Decisions is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hates Decisions is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hates Decisions is bucking up trying to escape but Kuula cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hates Decisions is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuula in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kuula is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hates Decisions to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hates Decisions shrugs it off.
Hates Decisions is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kuula thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hates Decisions is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuula looking to ground and pound but Hates Decisions is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kuula looking to ground and pound but Hates Decisions is blocking nicely.
Kuula controlling from mount.
Kuula looking to finish Hates Decisions with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hates Decisions!
Kuula pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuula throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hates Decisions is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuula has a good base and remains in mount.
Hates Decisions wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kuula.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuula with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Kuula punching from mount but Hates Decisions doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Kuula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hates Decisions counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hates Decisions works Kuula's body with a nice hook.
Kuula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hates Decisions punishes Kuula's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuula ducks right into an uppercut from Hates Decisions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hates Decisions. Hates Decisions obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hates Decisions keeps Kuula at a distance using the push kick.
Hates Decisions uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maurico Hates Decisions is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hates Decisions!
Hates Decisions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuula is breathing heavily.
Kuula takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking cross lands there for Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions throws a head kick but Kuula moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hates Decisions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuula misses with a looping left.
Maurico Hates Decisions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuula cracks a nice hook into Hates Decisions's ribs.
Hates Decisions misses with a hook. Kuula ducked under it nicely.
Hates Decisions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuula takes one to the chin there.
Kuula throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hates Decisions.
A punch combination from Hates Decisions misses.
Kuula tries to score with a low kick but Hates Decisions moves his leg out of the way.
Kuula misses the shot to the body.
Kuula misses with a combination
and Hates Decisions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hates Decisions here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kuula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula misses with a body shot
and Hates Decisions counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuula lands a really nice looking cross but Hates Decisions seems unphased.
Maurico Hates Decisions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hates Decisions fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hates Decisions working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hates Decisions looking to control.
Hates Decisions keeping full guard, as Kuula tries to pass.
Kuula throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuula won't allow Hates Decisions to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuula.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuula misses with a wild body shot.
Kuula throws a jab but it's blocked by Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions loads up on a big right hand but Kuula slips the punch.
Hates Decisions thows a body shot but no joy.
Hates Decisions throws a head kick that misses.
Hates Decisions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuula.
Hates Decisions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuula.
Kuula shoots in and bounces Hates Decisions off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuula wants to pass the guard but Hates Decisions is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula is looking to work some ground and pound but Hates Decisions has wrist control.
Kuula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuula thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuula wants to pass the guard but Hates Decisions is keeping the position.
Heikki Kuula has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuula thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurico Hates Decisions dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuula misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuula misses with an uppercut. Hates Decisions saw that one coming.
Kuula scores with a jab to the head.
Kuula lands with a nice combination. Hates Decisions backs away looking to recover.
Hates Decisions connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Kuula misses.
Hates Decisions throws a series of strikes that have Kuula backpedaling.
Hates Decisions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right 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!
Kuula throws a leg kick but Hates Decisions sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuula has his takedown stuffed
and Hates Decisions counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuula avoids the body shot from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula takes a swing at Hates Decisions's ribcage but misses.
Kuula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hates Decisions!
Kuula throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hates Decisions because Kuula loaded up on that one.
Hates Decisions wants to control but Kuula is having none of it.
Hates Decisions in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hates Decisions is working to get back to half guard.
Kuula is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hates Decisions can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hates Decisions bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kuula looking for a guillotine here but Hates Decisions defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions stands and steps away. Kuula gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kuula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hates Decisions defends it nicely.
Hates Decisions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hates Decisions moves forwards but Kuula connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuula misses with a looping right.
Kuula tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hates Decisions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuula is out of range and Hates Decisions settles back down.
Kuula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hates Decisions throws a shot from downtown. Kuula moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuula.
Kuula throws a hook but Hates Decisions avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hates Decisions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Hates Decisions misses.
Hates Decisions takes a swing at Kuula's ribcage but misses.
Kuula throws a shot from downtown. Hates Decisions moves away and avoids it.
Kuula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hates Decisions lands the left hand.
Kuula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hates Decisions connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula throws a chopping leg kick but Hates Decisions manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hates Decisions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuula.
Hates Decisions on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heikki Kuula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuula looks to land a combination but Hates Decisions avoids it well.
Kuula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hates Decisions manages to avoid it.
Kuula slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hates Decisions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuula throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuula tries for a takedown but Hates Decisions circles away easily
letting Hates Decisions counter with a right hand.
Maurico Hates Decisions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Kuula.
Kuula thuds a left hand into Hates Decisions's body.
Hates Decisions swings for the body but Kuula moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurico Hates Decisions showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hates Decisions 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurico Hates Decisions!
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