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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximov comes to the cage accompanied by Fedor's Entrance Theme. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximov tries to clinch but Gregory moves out of range.
Maximov tries to bum rush Gregory with a series of wild strikes but Gregory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches.
Gregory jumps guard but Maximov stands there with Gregory around his waist. Gregory gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maximov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maximov manages to end up in side control.
Maximov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working.
Maximov working away.
Gregory holding on.
Maximov working away.
Gregory sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gregory is controlling Maximov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gregory is trying to control but can't.
Maximov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregory's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gregory wants to control but Maximov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory tries to get to full guard but Maximov has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maximov lands a nice short elbow.
Gregory controlling the position for now.
Gregory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximov.
Maximov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregory defending well though.
Gregory wants to control but Maximov is keeping busy.
Maximov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maximov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maximov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gregory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gregory manages to get to full guard.
Gregory wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
Gregory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gregory is trying to keep Maximov in close.
Gregory looks gassed!
Gregory is looking for a triangle but Maximov pushes his legs off easily.
Maximov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maximov tries to stand but Gregory is controlling from the bottom.
Maximov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gregory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximov.
Gregory is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximov trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Maximov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maximov advances position into side control!
Maximov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gregory some visible discomfort.
Maximov wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy.
Maximov working the body and head with strikes.
Maximov working the head and body with strikes.
Gregory is looking for a sweep.
Maximov working the ground and pound from side control.
Maximov scores with punches from side control.
Gregory is not content to let Maximov control the position.
Gregory taking a bit of punishment here - Maximov scoring with strikes.
Gregory tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gregory is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov taking a breather here.
Gregory struggling a bit here.
Gregory manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gregory looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gregory 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.
Gregory is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maximov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gregory.
Gregory content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Maximov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gregory misses with a body kick.
Maximov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregory feints and as Maximov raises his hands in defense, Gregory changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maximov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Gregory pushing down on Maximov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gregory is controlling the pace.
Maximov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregory is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maximov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gregory takes Maximov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Maximov is in trouble.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregory is hanging on to Maximov's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Maximov right now.
Gregory is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Maximov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gregory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noah Gregory!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kiikuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Solovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Kiikuli looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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187 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalle Kiikuli!
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, Antoni Solovski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovski shoots in and drives through. Kiikuli sprawls well.
Kiikuli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Solovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiikuli is rocked!
Solovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Kiikuli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiikuli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solovski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Solovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Solovski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kiikuli to get to his feet.
Solovski misses with a two punch combination.
Solovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Solovski scores with a four punch combination!
Kiikuli is breathing heavily.
Solovski throws a shot to the body.
Solovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solovski misses with a two punch combination.
Kiikuli moves in looking to clinch but Solovski pushes him off.
Solovski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kiikuli's head.
Solovski fails with the takedown.
Kalle Kiikuli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Solovski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiikuli moves into range and clinches up with Solovski.
Solovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solovski has had enough of the clinch but Kiikuli keeps him there for the moment.
Kiikuli drags the fight down to the ground.
Solovski gets to his feet - Kiikuli follows without any prompting.
Kiikuli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solovski sprawls well initially but Kiikuli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Solovski is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiikuli is trying to control the action in half guard but Solovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solovski connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Solovski is not content to let Kiikuli control the position.
Solovski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiikuli seems to have got his legs back now.
Solovski wants to stand and escape but Kiikuli is having none of it.
Solovski working a defensive guard here.
Solovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Solovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Solovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solovski throws a right and a left that Kiikuli avoids nicely.
Solovski lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Solovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiikuli but Kiikuli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solovski fails to land the takedown.
Solovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiikuli.
Kiikuli scores with a takedown into Solovski's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiikuli controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiikuli postures up.
Solovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiikuli trying to control the position from guard on top but Solovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiikuli controlling from the top position.
Solovski has a closed guard, preventing Kiikuli from standing up.
Kiikuli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiikuli preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kiikuli shoots in but Solovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kiikuli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiikuli circles away.
Antoni Solovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiikuli closes the distance and clinches up with Solovski, looking for a takedown. Kiikuli pushes Solovski against the cage but Solovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiikuli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Solovski is trying to stand up.
Kiikuli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Solovski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kiikuli throws some wild stikes that Solovski manages to avoid easily.
Solovski wants to hold on but Kiikuli pushes him away.
Solovski is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovski tries to hold on but Kiikuli postures up.
Solovski really wants to buck Kiikuli off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Solovski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Solovski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solovski misses with a two punch combination.
Kiikuli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solovski pinned against the cage. Solovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kiikuli looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solovski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Solovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiikuli counters with a single leg into guard. Solovski didn't expect that.
Solovski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kiikuli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiikuli won't allow Solovski to get back to his feet.
Kiikuli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiikuli's guard.
Kiikuli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solovski is one step ahead there.
Kiikuli trying to control the position.
Solovski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kiikuli, up you get!
Solovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiikuli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kalle Kiikuli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Solovski.
Solovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiikuli won't allow it.
Solovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solovski can't break the clinch.
Kiikuli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solovski prevents it.
Solovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Solovski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiikuli has him pressed against the cage.
Solovski stops a takedown attempt from Kiikuli.
Kiikuli breaks the clinch.
Solovski misses with a two punch combination.
Kiikuli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solovski's waist but Solovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiikuli off to one side.
Solovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solovski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiikuli but Kiikuli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solovski digs a good hook to Kiikuli's body.
Solovski misses with a takedown
and Kiikuli counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solovski wants to control but Kiikuli postures up.
Kiikuli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Solovski fails with the takedown
and Kiikuli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kiikuli wants to work for an arm triangle but Solovski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Solovski trying to hold on to Kiikuli's head to control him but Kiikuli postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiikuli prevents Solovski from improving his position.
Solovski trying to hold on to Kiikuli's head to control him but Kiikuli postures up.
Solovski is trying to stand up here but Kiikuli is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kiikuli or perhaps it was just good defense by Solovski which made him look bad.
Kalle Kiikuli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiikuli dodges the punch combination from Solovski.
Solovski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiikuli rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Solovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiikuli counters with an outside leg kick.
Solovski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Solovski trying to control but Kiikuli is working from the bottom.
Solovski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiikuli kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kiikuli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Solovski!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiikuli trying to control but Solovski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kiikuli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Solovski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiikuli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiikuli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solovski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiikuli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Solovski.
Kiikuli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solovski is fending him off so far but Kiikuli persists. Nope, Solovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Solovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Solovski lands a body shot.
Solovski misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Solovski misses
and Kiikuli counters with a one-two to the body.
Solovski throws a head kick that misses.
Solovski misses with a hook to the body
and Kiikuli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiikuli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solovski shoots and misses
so Kiikuli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiikuli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solovski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solovski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovski misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Solovski.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Solovski!
Kiikuli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiikuli smiles and moves away.
Kalle Kiikuli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Solovski.
Kiikuli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiikuli stops Solovski from getting back to his feet.
Kiikuli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solovski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solovski wants to get back to full guard.
Kiikuli tries to stand but can't do so whilst Solovski controls his leg.
Solovski is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Solovski working a defensive guard here.
Solovski keeping moving, preventing Kiikuli from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiikuli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiikuli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiikuli trying to control the action but Solovski is working from the bottom.
Solovski struggling a bit here.
Solovski is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovski wants to get back to his feet but Kiikuli drags him back down.
Solovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Solovski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kiikuli has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Solovski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kiikuli off and has taken his back!
Solovski tries to keep control of the position but Kiikuli is staying busy.
Kiikuli covers up after that shot from Solovski.
Kiikuli staying busy and making it hard for Solovski to control.
Kiikuli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kiikuli breaks Solovski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kiikuli trying to control but Solovski is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Solovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiikuli is looking to clinch but Solovski is avoiding it.
Solovski blocks a head kick by Kiikuli.
Solovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Solovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Kiikuli counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Solovski!
Kiikuli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solovski is looking to improve his position but Kiikuli isn't that keen on the idea.
Kalle Kiikuli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiikuli wants to control the pace but Solovski is squirming around nicely.
Solovski working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kiikuli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiikuli 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kiikuli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Masterson controlling from mount.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Masterson pushes him away.
Masterson controlling from the full mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Masterson avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Masterson avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Masterson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Masterson controlling the pace for now.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masterson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones wants to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Masterson controlling his opponent.
Masterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Masterson looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, William Masterson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masterson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Masterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
William Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masterson off to one side.
Masterson looks gassed!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masterson pinned against the cage. Masterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masterson misses with a right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masterson is keeping the position for now.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masterson!
Jones connects with the punch.
Masterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Masterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice shot by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a two punch combination.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masterson pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones stays in close to Masterson's body and controls the position.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones working away.
A lull in the action here.
Masterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Masterson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Masterson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones staying calm.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Jones is putting a hurting on Masterson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones working away.
Masterson being controlled for a moment.
Jones tries for a kimura but Masterson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jones easily slips into full mount!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masterson is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Masterson bucks and avoids them well.
Masterson wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to control but Masterson wriggling away.
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.
Masterson tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Masterson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones landing punches.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masterson looks a forlorn figure.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Masterson taking shots to the head.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masterson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Masterson lands a head shot.
Masterson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Masterson moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bubba Jones just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Masterson can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Masterson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet.
Masterson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Masterson throws a combination that misses
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
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.
Masterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Masterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masterson fails to pull guard.
Bubba Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Masterson.
Jones jumps guard but Masterson stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masterson has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Masterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Masterson tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Masterson drops back down to his feet.
Masterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones prevents Masterson from breaking the clinch.
Jones jumps guard.
Masterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is trying to keep Masterson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bubba Jones just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Masterson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tuhoaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teppo Tuhoaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norifumi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhoaja tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Tuhoaja on that attempt.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Tuhoaja avoids it easily.
Tuhoaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamamoto. Yamamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamamoto connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Tuhoaja! He's out on his feet! Yamamoto rushes in and drops Tuhoaja with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norifumi Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Cato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KingMO Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cato comes to the cage accompanied by Nero - Requiem. KingMO Law has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Nero Cato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KingMO Law!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cato swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law avoids the body shot from Cato.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cato.
Cato misses the shot to the body.
Cato just misses with a punch to the body.
Cato lands a nice shot to the body.
Cato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cato throws a hook but Law blocks it.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cato.
Cato lands a right hook to the body.
Law shoots in but no luck this time.
Cato stalks Law and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Law's face. Law staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like KingMO Law has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Law!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law misses with a takedown attempt
and Cato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Law looks gassed!
Cato throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cato throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Cato to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cato lands a body shot.
Cato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cato throws a series of punches but Law moves out of range.
Cato drops Law with a nice combination! Cato dives into Law's guard, looking to finish!
Law is rocked!
Cato content to stall in guard here.
Law is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cato is controlling him.
Law trying to strike off his back.
Law is looking to stand up but Cato isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cato 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Law looking to control.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cato is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Law's hands.
That has opened up KingMO Law's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law lands a front kick.
Law looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.
Law really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law forces his way into half guard.
Law moves nicely into side control.
Law tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cato's legs.
Cato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cato tries to get out of the position.
Cato is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Cato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Law wants to control but Cato is keeping him busy.
Law looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cato has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Law is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cato.
Law tries to move to mount but Cato blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law is putting a hurting on Cato here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Cato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KingMO Law's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A left and a right from Cato both land. Nice combination.
Cato thows a body shot but no joy.
Law throws a leg kick but Cato checks it.
Cato looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law tries to clinch but Cato is having none of it.
Cato misses with a combination
and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.
Law gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cato misses with a looping left.
Cato swings widly with a right hand
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab.
Law tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nero Cato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cato connects with a nice looking jab.
Law scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cato is looking to wear down Law with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cato stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Cato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Cato or perhaps it was just good defense by Law which made him look bad.
Law tries to clinch but Cato moves out of range.
Cato throws a poor cross that misses
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cato.
Cato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Cato lands.
Nero Cato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law throws a sloppy body shot
and Cato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Law on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cato misses with a double jab.
Nero Cato is winning the standup battle so far.
Cato lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Law fails to land the takedown.
Cato fails with the takedown
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law stalling.
Cato is trying to get back to full guard.
Law wants to control but Cato is keeping him busy.
Law blocks the strikes from Cato.
Cato is trying to get back to full guard.
Law trying to control from half guard but Cato is working away.
Law perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cato is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Cato.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cato keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.
Law is trying to control the position but Cato postures up.
Law might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cato kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Cato is stalling in the full guard.
Cato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now.
Cato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law is looking to stand up but Cato isn't so interested in that idea.
Cato won't allow Law to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cato postures up and lands a big shot to Law's brow.
Cato content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but KingMO Law will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on KingMO Law's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cato thows a body shot but no joy.
Law clinches up with Cato and pushes him back against the cage.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law has Cato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cato prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Cato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Law up against the cage.
Cato wants to break free but Law has control.
Law keeps control of Cato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law tries to pull guard but Cato won't allow it.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Law wants to get back to striking at distance but Cato won't allow it.
Law tries to pull guard but Cato holds him up against the cage and eventually Law drops back down to his feet.
Nero Cato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KingMO Law.
Cato is working for takedown but Law is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cato wants to break free but Law has control.
Cato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cato's head.
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Cato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cato.
Cato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cato.
Law takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
Law drops his hands momentarily and Cato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cato.
Cato misses with a wild body shot.
Cato is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Law moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cato throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a takedown attempt
and Cato counters with a three punch combo that has Law backing up. Law nods at Cato to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Law, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cato throws a left and a right that both miss
and Law counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cato moves into full guard.
KingMO Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law trying to control but Cato is working from the bottom.
Cato throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.
Law wants to control from the top but Cato keeps moving.
Law throws and elbow that misses. Cato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Law's guard. Nice move by Cato!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cato passes Law's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cato wants to control but Law is keeping him busy.
Cato drops an elbow to the side of Law's head.
Cato content to control rather than advance.
Cato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Law's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cato connects with a nice short shot to Law's temple.
The cut above KingMO Law's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cato.
Law gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cato seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Law does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cato drops an elbow to the side of Law's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Nero Cato.
I think Cato 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nero Cato!
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