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RC 73 - Rome vs. Miller. PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Gyver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zed Zelonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zed Zelonka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mac Gyver's chin.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Gyver!
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, Zed Zelonka!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyver lands a head kick!
It looks like Zed Zelonka has been cut.
Zelonka blocks a head kick by Gyver.
Gyver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zelonka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zelonka avoids the head kick by Gyver.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gyver.
Gyver lands a big head kick that sends Zelonka tumbling to the mat! Gyver takes a step backwards and waves Zelonka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zelonka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gyver.
Zelonka is still on wobbly legs! Can Gyver finish him?
Zelonka looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Gyver.
Zelonka seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gyver. That's going to slow Zelonka down.
Gyver lands a big head kick that sends Zelonka tumbling to the mat! Gyver takes a step backwards and waves Zelonka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gyver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gyver lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Zelonka crumples to the floor! Gyver milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mac Gyver!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshmallow Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daichi Killimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marshmallow Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daichi Killimo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killimo has a takedown stuffed.
Bunny scores with a takedown into Killimo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killimo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunny is aware though and is defending well.
Bunny trying to control but Killimo is working from the bottom.
Bunny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Killimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunny wants to control from the top but Killimo keeps moving.
Killimo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Killimo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Killimo wants to improve his position but Bunny is controlling well.
Bunny is pressing down on Killimo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killimo is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bunny seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Killimo for as long as he can get away with.
Killimo moves into full guard.
Killimo tries to strike from the bottom.
Killimo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killimo looks gassed!
Killimo being controlled here, momentarily.
Bunny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunny drops back looking for a leg! Killimo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killimo manages to kick Bunny off! Bunny jumps back into Killimo's guard.
Killimo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunny's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunny keeping full guard, as Killimo tries to pass.
Bunny seems keen to control Killimo's posture.
Bunny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bunny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killimo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killimo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killimo wants to pass the guard but Bunny is keeping the position.
Bunny is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Killimo wants to control from the top but Bunny keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bunny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killimo is squirming around, avoiding Bunny's attempts to control the action.
Killimo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bunny is keen to just control but Killimo is a slippery customer.
Bunny working over Killimo with some ground and pound. Killimo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bunny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bunny moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Killimo.
Killimo is not content to let Bunny control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killimo to see if he's OK.
Bunny works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bunny connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killimo some visible discomfort.
Killimo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Killimo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bunny wants to control but Killimo is keeping him busy.
Bunny prevents Killimo from improving his position.
Bunny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Killimo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunny's back!
Well, with Killimo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bunny is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Killimo tightening his grip on Bunny, looking for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunny tries to roll but Killimo sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshmallow Bunny dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Killimo has his takedown stuffed
and Bunny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killimo won't be happy with that.
Bunny trying to control the action but Killimo is working from the bottom.
Bunny tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bunny cracks Killimo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Killimo is trying to improve his position.
Killimo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Killimo is breathing heavily.
Killimo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bunny lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killimo can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Bunny.
Killimo is trying desperately to improve position.
Bunny is landing with some decent strikes but Killimo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Killimo is rocked!
Bunny looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marshmallow Bunny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunny wants to control the pace but Killimo is squirming around nicely.
Bunny postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Killimo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bunny and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshmallow Bunny!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans von Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Pavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Finkelstein comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - We Will Rock You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans von Finkelstein!
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, Roman Pavel!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavel shoots in for a takedown but von Finkelstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Hans von Finkelstein has been cut.
Pavel fails with a takedown attempt.
von Finkelstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pavel scores with a takedown into von Finkelstein's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
von Finkelstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavel trying to control the position from guard on top but von Finkelstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. von Finkelstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavel stops von Finkelstein from standing up.
Pavel trying to control but von Finkelstein is working from the bottom.
Pavel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pavel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
von Finkelstein is trying to control the position but Pavel postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pavel shoots in but von Finkelstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hans von Finkelstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Pavel.
Pavel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pavel with that takedown attempt.
Pavel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Pavel.
von Finkelstein is looking to clinch but Pavel is avoiding it.
Pavel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pavel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. von Finkelstein defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pavel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as von Finkelstein sprawls well. von Finkelstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavel gets slowly back to his feet.
von Finkelstein tries to clinch up but Pavel circles away and keeps his distance.
von Finkelstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pavel shoots in for a double leg but von Finkelstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
von Finkelstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Pavel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans von Finkelstein'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.
von Finkelstein is looking to clinch but Pavel is avoiding it.
Pavel takes one on the button.
Pavel fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavel misses with a straight left.
Pavel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pavel misses with a takedown attempt - von Finkelstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Finkelstein tries to clinch up.
Pavel swats away the attempt to clinch by von Finkelstein.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavel is defended easily by von Finkelstein.
Hans von Finkelstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Pavel.
Pavel has a takedown stuffed.
Pavel scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein blocking the ground and pound.
von Finkelstein can't escape the position.
Pavel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pavel goes for an armbar but von Finkelstein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from von Finkelstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavel wants to get back to his feet but von Finkelstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
von Finkelstein is stalling in the full guard.
von Finkelstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Pavel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. von Finkelstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. von Finkelstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
von Finkelstein won't allow Pavel to sweep him here.
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 Hans von Finkelstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans von Finkelstein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pavel tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Finkelstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavel somewhat.
Pavel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
von Finkelstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
von Finkelstein tries to clinch but Pavel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
von Finkelstein has managed to clinch.
von Finkelstein has Pavel pushed against the cage.
von Finkelstein cracks Pavel with a nice body shot.
Pavel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. von Finkelstein just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavel being controlled against the cage.
Pavel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hans von Finkelstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Pavel.
von Finkelstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
von Finkelstein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
von Finkelstein is leaning against Pavel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
von Finkelstein digs a right hand into Pavel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavel's gas tank.
von Finkelstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from von Finkelstein - that landed with a thud.
Pavel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from von Finkelstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein has Pavel pushed against the cage.
von Finkelstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pavel or not.
von Finkelstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
von Finkelstein has Pavel pushed against the cage.
Pavel fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Finkelstein has Pavel pressed against the cage, preventing Pavel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
von Finkelstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein is leaning against Pavel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
von Finkelstein scores with a shot to the side of Pavel's head.
von Finkelstein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Pavel backwards.
Pavel tries to circle away but von Finkelstein has him pinned against the cage.
von Finkelstein just leaning against Pavel, taking a breather.
von Finkelstein gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans von Finkelstein.
Pavel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - von Finkelstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
von Finkelstein loads up on a big right hand but Pavel slips the punch.
Pavel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but von Finkelstein swivels and escapes.
von Finkelstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
von Finkelstein is looking to clinch.
Pavel looks for a takedown but von Finkelstein sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Finkelstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans von Finkelstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think von Finkelstein 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans von Finkelstein!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Harfager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harfager has chosen Amon Amarth - Pursuit of Vikings as his entrance music. Harald Harfager is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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196 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harald Harfager!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf punishes Harfager's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Macnturf misses.
Harfager is looking to clinch.
Macnturf scores with a hook to the body. Harfager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Harfager.
Harfager is looking to clinch but Macnturf is avoiding it.
Harfager tries to close the distance and clinch but Macnturf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macnturf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harfager tries to clinch there but Macnturf circles away.
Macnturf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Macnturf.
Harfager slips a straight right by Macnturf.
Macnturf throws a hook to the side of Harfager's head but Harfager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harfager tries to clinch up.
Harfager tries a head kick but it misses.
Harfager closes the distance and pushes Macnturf back into the cage.
Harfager trying to control the position but instead, Macnturf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harfager into the cage.
Harfager is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Harfager.
Harfager lands an elbow inside that Macnturf shrugs off.
Harfager tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macnturf avoids it.
Harfager utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harfager misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macnturf.
Harfager trying to land knees to the body.
Harfager throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harfager misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macnturf.
Harfager tries to land knees in the clinch but Macnturf avoids the damage to the body.
Harfager tries to land knees in the clinch but Macnturf avoids the damage to the body.
Macnturf can't get the takedown.
Harfager tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macnturf avoids it.
Harfager scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Stan Macnturf has been cut.
Harfager is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macnturf is defending well for now.
Harfager lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macnturf breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Harfager lands but Macnturf takes it in his stride.
Harfager fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macnturf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harfager wants to clinch up but Macnturf keeps it at a distance.
Macnturf stuns Harfager with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harfager throws a head kick that half lands.
Harfager misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harfager moves in looking to clinch but Macnturf pushes him off.
Harfager takes a swing at Macnturf's ribcage but misses.
Harfager fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harfager rushes Macnturf and presses him up against the cage.
Harfager tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macnturf avoids it.
Macnturf is trying to drag Harfager to the mat but Harfager just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Macnturf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfager lands an elbow inside that Macnturf shrugs off.
Harfager holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harfager looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macnturf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harfager walks away with a smile on his face. Macnturf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harfager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harfager fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harfager slips a jab and a cross from Macnturf.
Macnturf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harfager slips under a jab.
Harfager misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macnturf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harfager throws a head kick that misses.
Macnturf circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Harfager misses with a body shot.
Harfager tries to clinch up.
Harfager tries to clinch there but Macnturf circles away.
Harfager wants to clinch.
Macnturf works over Harfager's head and body with a nice combination.
Macnturf misses with a hook. Harfager ducked under it nicely.
Harfager shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harfager ducks right into an uppercut from Macnturf.
Macnturf jabs at Harfager's body.
Macnturf fails to land with a series of punches.
Harfager slips a straight right by Macnturf.
Macnturf looks to score with a jab to the body but Harfager is just out of range.
Macnturf misses with a body shot.
Macnturf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harfager as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Harfager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Macnturf's cut.
That's time! Macnturf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harfager tries a head kick but it misses.
Harfager is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harfager swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macnturf.
Macnturf moves out of range of the body kick from Harfager.
Harfager tries to clinch up.
Macnturf waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Harfager.
Macnturf throws a series of punches but Harfager avoids them all with ease.
Macnturf connects with a jab.
Harfager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macnturf manages to avoid it.
Stan Macnturf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harfager tries a head kick but it misses.
Macnturf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harfager moves in looking to clinch but Macnturf pushes him off.
Macnturf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macnturf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Macnturf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macnturf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macnturf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Macnturf looks to throw the jab but Harfager is out of range.
Harfager moves into the clinch.
Harfager lands an elbow inside that Macnturf shrugs off.
Macnturf tries to pull guard but Harfager holds him up against the cage and eventually Macnturf drops back down to his feet.
Macnturf being controlled against the cage.
Harfager misses with a punch to the body.
Harfager avoiding damage.
Harfager receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Harfager tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macnturf avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf managing to block the knees to the body from Harfager.
Macnturf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harfager pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macnturf managing to block the knees to the body from Harfager.
Harfager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macnturf blocks it with crossed arms.
Harfager has a couple of punches blocked by Macnturf.
Macnturf avoiding damage as Harfager throws knees to the body.
Harfager trying to land knees to the body.
Macnturf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Macnturf misses.
Harfager swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Macnturf to counter with a crisp jab.
Macnturf misses with a straight left.
Harfager thows a body kick. Macnturf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Macnturf misses.
Harfager misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harfager tries to clinch but Macnturf moves out of range.
Macnturf throws a hook but Harfager avoids it easily.
Harfager wants to clinch up but Macnturf keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harfager stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harfager tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combo that has Harfager backing up. Harfager nods at Macnturf to acknowledge the strikes.
Macnturf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harfager circles away quickly and effectively.
Macnturf throws a right hand that Harfager ducks under and follows up with a left that Harfager also avoids with ease.
Harfager wants to clinch.
Harfager fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harfager scores with a jab to the body.
Harfager tries to clinch up
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harfager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macnturf.
A left and a right from Macnturf both land. Nice combination.
Harfager misses with a straight left.
Harfager misses with a head kick.
Macnturf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harfager tries to clinch
and Macnturf counters with a two punch combo.
Harfager tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Macnturf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harfager throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harfager wants to clinch but Macnturf slips to the side
and Macnturf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harfager doesn't manage to clinch there - Macnturf circles away.
Harfager throws a sloppy body shot
and Macnturf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Macnturf lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macnturf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Macnturf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stan Macnturf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harfager tries to clinch but Macnturf moves away
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stan Macnturf is winning the standup battle so far.
Macnturf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Macnturf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harfager closes the distance but Macnturf moves to the side
and Macnturf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harfager wants to clinch.
Harfager scores with a spinning back kick!
Harfager closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macnturf takes a swing at Harfager's ribcage but misses.
Harfager scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macnturf stuns Harfager with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harfager wants to clinch but Macnturf slips to the side
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harfager is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Macnturf rather than just go for the knockout.
Harfager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macnturf feints and as Harfager raises his hands in defense, Macnturf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macnturf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macnturf stopping the sweep attempt from Harfager.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macnturf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macnturf looking to pass the guard.
Macnturf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harfager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macnturf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macnturf trying to control the position from guard on top but Harfager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Macnturf takes a swing at Harfager's ribcage but misses.
Macnturf swats away the attempt to clinch by Harfager.
Horrible takedown by Macnturf or perhaps it was just good defense by Harfager which made him look bad.
Harfager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macnturf misses with a double jab.
Harfager wants to clinch but Macnturf slips to the side
and Macnturf counters with a nice uppercut.
Harfager slips a straight right by Macnturf.
Harfager looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macnturf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfager clinches up with Macnturf and pushes him back against the cage.
Macnturf managing to block the knees to the body from Harfager.
Macnturf is working for takedown but Harfager is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macnturf is looking to break free of the clinch but Harfager has double underhooks.
Harfager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macnturf blocks it with crossed arms.
Harfager content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harfager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macnturf goes for a takedown attempt but Harfager pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Macnturf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macnturf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Macnturf counters with a two punch combo.
Harfager wants to clinch
and Macnturf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Macnturf misses its intended target.
Harfager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macnturf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf throws the left hand but Harfager avoids the punch easily.
Harfager closes the distance looking to clinch
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combo that has Harfager backing up. Harfager nods at Macnturf to acknowledge the strikes.
Harfager tries to clinch but Macnturf moves away
and Macnturf counters with a two punch combo.
Harfager tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Macnturf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Macnturf coming out on top.
Harfager tries to clinch there but Macnturf circles away.
Harfager wants to clinch
and Macnturf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harfager wants to clinch up but Macnturf keeps it at a distance.
Harfager clinches but Macnturf breaks the clinch
and Macnturf counters with a right hand to the body.
Harald Harfager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macnturf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harfager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Macnturf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Macnturf 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Macnturf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jing Ya Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jing Ya Xu!
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, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head misses with a low kick.
Ya Xu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Head napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ya Xu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ya Xu throwing strikes but Head manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ya Xu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ya Xu is looking for a sweep.
Head throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ya Xu regains half guard, as Head was trying to land strikes.
Head not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is keen to just control but Ya Xu is a slippery customer.
Head lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Head seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Head thows a huge punch but Ya Xu dodges it nicely.
Ya Xu tries to roll over but Head keeps him under control.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Ya Xu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ya Xu.
Head thows a huge punch but Ya Xu dodges it nicely.
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.
Ya Xu is refusing to be controlled, as Head sits in half guard.
Ya Xu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ya Xu tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ya Xu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ya Xu walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Ya Xu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ya Xu at a distance.
Head digs a good body shot into Ya Xu's ribs.
Ya Xu scores a takedown into full mount!
Head has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Head is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu working the ground and pound effectively.
Head wants to hold on but Ya Xu pushes him away.
Ya Xu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ya Xu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Head tries to hold on but Ya Xu pushes him away.
Ya Xu looking to ground and pound but Head is blocking nicely.
Ya Xu working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Ya Xu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ya Xu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ya Xu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ya Xu cracks Head with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ya Xu looking to finish Head with some ground and pound. This is bad for Head!
Ya Xu avoids the attempt from Head to control.
Head is in a horrible position here. Ya Xu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Head looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ya Xu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Head hang on?
Head is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jing Ya Xu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ya Xu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ya Xu swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Ya Xu looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head lands with a straight right. Ya Xu didn't see that one coming.
Ya Xu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Ya Xu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by Head misses
and Ya Xu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ya Xu avoids the head kick by Head.
Ya Xu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Head throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ya Xu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Head, as that shot connected.
Ya Xu walks into a straight right hand from Head.
Head has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ya Xu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ya Xu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ya Xu drops his hands momentarily and Head takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ya Xu drives through and clinches with Head against the cage.
Head is looking to break free of the clinch but Ya Xu has double underhooks.
Head is trying to force a seperation but Ya Xu has the dominant position.
Head avoiding damage as Ya Xu throws knees to the body.
Head avoids a wild elbow strike from Ya Xu.
Ya Xu tries a knee to the head but Head blocks it.
Head pressing his opponent against the cage.
Head is looking to break free of the clinch but Ya Xu has double underhooks.
Ya Xu lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Ya Xu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head tries to break the clinch but Ya Xu is controlling the position.
Head on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Head tries to break free but Ya Xu pushes him back against the cage.
Head avoids the elbow strike from Ya Xu, against the cage.
Head wants to break the clinch but can't.
Head has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Head gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ya Xu.
Head tries to circle away but Ya Xu has him pinned against the cage.
Ya Xu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ya Xu is working for takedown but Head is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head can't break the clinch.
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Ya Xu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Head scores with the left hand. Ya Xu knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Ya Xu catches Head right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head blocks a head kick by Ya Xu.
Head wants to clinch but Ya Xu slips to the side
and Ya Xu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Head is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ya Xu is controlling him.
Ya Xu throwing strikes but missing.
Ya Xu stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Ya Xu works over Head with some ground and pound from guard.
Ya Xu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu throwing strikes from guard but Head blocks nicely.
Head looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ya Xu works over Head with some ground and pound from guard.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Head wants to stand up but Ya Xu is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ya Xu stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Ya Xu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Jing Ya Xu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Head throws a right and a left that Ya Xu avoids nicely.
Head slips under a jab.
Ya Xu misses with a head kick.
Ya Xu 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.
Ya Xu blocks a head kick by Head.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Ya Xu moves out of range easily.
Head throws a hook but Ya Xu blocks it.
Ya Xu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Head feints and then cracks Ya Xu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ya Xu down.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ya Xu.
Ya Xu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ya Xu.
Head throws a body kick that misses.
Ya Xu dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Ya Xu's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is looking to clinch.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ya Xu looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ya Xu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Head connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Head connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Head rushes Ya Xu and presses him up against the cage.
Head on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ya Xu backwards.
Ya Xu tries to stall but Head uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ya Xu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ya Xu takes a shot to the head.
Ya Xu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Ya Xu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head tries to break the clinch but Ya Xu is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Head.
Jing Ya Xu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head has closed the distance and engaged Ya Xu in a clinch.
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ya Xu to counter with a crisp jab.
Head throws a leg kick but Ya Xu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head misses with a combination
and Ya Xu counters with a single leg into guard. Head didn't expect that.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
Ya Xu stops Head from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Ya Xu stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.
Ya Xu wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Ya Xu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Head pushes Ya Xu off and gets back to his feet.
Ya Xu checks a low kick from Head.
Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ya Xu throws an elbow but it misses.
Head lands a left hand.
Head wants to break free but Ya Xu has control.
Ya Xu takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jing Ya Xu has been cut.
Ya Xu blocks an elbow strike from Head.
Head blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ya Xu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Head gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Head throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ya Xu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head pushes Ya Xu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ya Xu 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jing Ya Xu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rekord Nadoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekord Nadoev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rekord Nadoev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov forces Nadoev back against the cage and clinches.
Nadoev takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Rekord Nadoev has been cut.
Nadoev wants to get back to striking at distance but Novikov won't allow it.
Nadoev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nadoev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novikov slips under a jab.
Novikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nadoev.
Nadoev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nadoev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nadoev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Nadoev as he connects with a hook.
Nadoev takes a swing at Novikov's ribcage but misses.
Nadoev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novikov.
Nice cross by Nadoev.
Nadoev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novikov wants to clinch up but Nadoev keeps it at a distance.
Nadoev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nadoev lands a left and a right that send Novikov crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadoev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Novikov is rocked!
Novikov is breathing heavily.
Nadoev clinches with his opponent.
Oh Novikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Novikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nadoev's efforts to push away.
Nadoev lands a big right hand that drops Novikov! The killer instinct kicks in and Nadoev finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nadoev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rekord Nadoev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Parslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jazz has chosen AC/DC - Back in Black as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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22
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Parslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Jazz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parslow has managed to clinch.
Parslow keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parslow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jazz wants a takedown but no success here.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Parslow is controlling the position.
Jazz is pushing Parslow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jazz misses with the head strike.
Parslow jumps into guard, dragging Jazz to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parslow keeping full guard, as Jazz tries to pass.
Parslow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jazz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parslow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parslow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jazz wants to pass the guard but Parslow is keeping the position.
Jazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Parslow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parslow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jazz instigates a clinch.
Jazz is struggling to control the position.
Parslow tightens his grip and picks Jazz up, before dumping him to the ground. Jazz manages to land in guard.
Jazz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jazz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parslow is controlling him.
Jazz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parslow looking to pass the guard.
Jazz wants to sweep here but Parslow controlling him for the moment.
Jazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parslow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazz has momentary wrist control but Parslow slips an elbow through the middle.
Jazz is trying to keep Parslow in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jazz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parslow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parslow is pressing down on Jazz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jazz is holding on for now.
Jazz is trying to maintain the position but Parslow is very close to passing his half guard.
Parslow 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.
Jazz wants to get back to full guard.
Jazz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parslow.
Jazz is looking to improve his position.
Parslow is keen to just control but Jazz is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz is looking to control Parslow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jazz avoid being mounted?
Parslow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parslow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jazz pinned against the cage. Jazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jazz shoots in for a takedown but Parslow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jazz wants to clinch up but Parslow keeps it at a distance.
Jazz darts in trying to clinch
and Parslow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Parslow misses with a straight right.
Jazz clinches but Parslow breaks the clinch
and Parslow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jazz won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parslow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Parslow cracks Jazz with a big elbow.
Jazz wants to control but Parslow postures up.
Jazz tries to buck Parslow off but Parslow is having none of it.
Parslow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jazz is trying to get back to half guard.
Jazz struggling a bit here.
Jazz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jazz looks gassed!
Jazz trying to control here.
Parslow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parslow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parslow throws a body punch but Jazz moves out of range.
Esko Jazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parslow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parslow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jazz darts in trying to clinch
and Parslow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jazz thinking.
Parslow shoots in but no luck this time.
Parslow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parslow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parslow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jazz. Jazz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jazz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parslow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jazz is breathing heavily.
Jazz throws a leg kick but Parslow checks it.
Parslow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jazz to the mat! Jazz manages to get full guard.
Jazz keeping full guard, as Parslow tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parslow stands up over Jazz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parslow is one step ahead there.
Parslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jazz is keeping the position for now.
Jazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parslow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Parslow preventing the sweep.
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.
Jazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Jazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jazz tries to clinch
and Parslow counters with a nice uppercut.
Parslow moves in looking to clinch but Jazz pushes him off.
Parslow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parslow lands a lovely overhand right.
Jazz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jazz misses with a takedown attempt
and Parslow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parslow thuds a left hand into Jazz's body.
Jazz walks into a jab.
Parslow lunges at Jazz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jazz's hand.
Jazz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parslow but Parslow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scott Parslow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Jazz.
Jazz tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parslow scores with a punch to the head.
Parslow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jazz gets caught flat footed, as Parslow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Parslow working some strikes from top position.
Parslow wants to control from the top but Jazz keeps moving.
Jazz looking for a sweep. Not yet Jazz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parslow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jazz is trying to keep Parslow in close.
Jazz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jazz can't keep his opponent in guard - Parslow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jazz tries to get to full guard but Parslow has control of the leg.
Jazz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parslow scores with a punch to the head.
Parslow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jazz trying to control from the bottom.
Jazz tries to roll over but Parslow keeps him under control.
Parslow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parslow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parslow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parslow dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jazz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parslow tries to roll over but Jazz keeps him under control.
Parslow is pressing down on Jazz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jazz is looking to stand up but Parslow won't let him.
Jazz scoring with some ground and pound.
Parslow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott Parslow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jazz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz works over Parslow with some ground and pound from guard.
Parslow trying to strike off his back.
Parslow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jazz is looking to work some ground and pound but Parslow has wrist control.
Parslow trying to strike off his back.
Jazz throwing strikes but missing.
Parslow striking off his back but it's not causing Jazz any problems.
Jazz stands and steps away. Parslow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jazz shoots and misses
letting Parslow counter with a right hand.
Jazz fails with the takedown
and Parslow counters with a straight right hand.
Scott Parslow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jazz misses with a takedown attempt
and Parslow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott Parslow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Jazz.
Parslow takes the fight into the clinch.
Jazz looking to stall.
Parslow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parslow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parslow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jazz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jazz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parslow wants to control from the top but Jazz keeps moving.
Parslow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parslow wants to control from the top but Jazz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parslow is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jazz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parslow's back instead.
Jazz gets his hands free as Parslow looks to control.
Jazz scores with strikes from the back.
Parslow is keeping busy.
Jazz is punishing Parslow with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jazz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jazz tries to get the hooks in deep but Parslow pushed the leg off.
Jazz missing with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jazz.
Esko Jazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parslow trying to control the hands but Jazz breaks the grip.
Parslow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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. Jazz connects with a nice short shot to Parslow's temple.
Parslow tries to roll over but Jazz keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esko Jazz.
Well Parslow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Parslow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Squidward Tortellini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Kuusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tortellini comes to the cage accompanied by The Krusty Krab Pizza by Spongebob Squarepants. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Squidward Tortellini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armas Kuusisto!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusisto tries to clinch but Tortellini moves out of range.
Kuusisto throws a leg kick but Tortellini checks it.
Tortellini fails with a takedown attempt.
Tortellini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuusisto to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Squidward Tortellini has been cut.
Kuusisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tortellini throws a sloppy head kick and Kuusisto moves out of range easily.
Tortellini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tortellini misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Kuusisto does no damage.
Tortellini throws a series of punches but Kuusisto avoids them all with ease.
Tortellini misses with a takedown attempt - Kuusisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuusisto throws a lazy body kick
and Tortellini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tortellini is looking for a kimura here.
Kuusisto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tortellini is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusisto is defending against the submission attempts here by Tortellini.
Tortellini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuusisto moves into full guard.
Kuusisto keeping full guard, as Tortellini tries to pass.
Kuusisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tortellini defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tortellini has gone for a leg lock! Kuusisto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tortellini's guard.
Kuusisto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuusisto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tortellini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tortellini wants to sweep here but Kuusisto controlling him for the moment.
Tortellini is breathing heavily.
Tortellini working for a triangle but Kuusisto defends it easily.
Kuusisto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tortellini is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortellini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuusisto passes into half guard.
Kuusisto stalling.
Kuusisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Tortellini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuusisto escapes and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tortellini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squidward Tortellini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Kuusisto misses.
Tortellini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tortellini misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusisto.
Kuusisto tries to score with a low kick but Tortellini moves his leg out of the way.
Kuusisto misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuusisto.
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!
Kuusisto looks to land a combination but Tortellini avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusisto, right into the meat.
Tortellini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tortellini keeping moving, preventing Kuusisto from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusisto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Squidward Tortellini's cut.
That's time! Tortellini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tortellini scores a takedown into full mount!
Tortellini blocks Kuusisto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kuusisto is working to get back to half guard.
Kuusisto prevents Tortellini from taking his back.
Tortellini goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kuusisto is on top in guard.
Kuusisto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tortellini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuusisto passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusisto works his way into side control.
Kuusisto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tortellini!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuusisto content just to control the position here.
Kuusisto with shots to the head and body - Tortellini looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tortellini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tortellini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto working for the choke.
Kuusisto looking for the RNC.
Tortellini tries to roll but Kuusisto sticks to his back.
Kuusisto lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Tortellini.
Kuusisto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kuusisto is trying to stick to Tortellini's back but Tortellini is turning into Kuusisto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuusisto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tortellini.
Kuusisto working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortellini looking to pass the guard.
Armas Kuusisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuusisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tortellini manages to get himself to full guard.
Tortellini keeping full guard, as Kuusisto tries to pass.
Tortellini can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuusisto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tortellini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuusisto stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tortellini to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto throws a head kick that misses.
Tortellini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuusisto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Armas Kuusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusisto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuusisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tortellini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tortellini.
Kuusisto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tortellini is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kuusisto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tortellini's back instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusisto controlling well, preventing Tortellini from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Tortellini right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Squidward Tortellini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tortellini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuusisto can pounce on him.
Tortellini fails to land with a series of punches.
Squidward Tortellini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuusisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuusisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tortellini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuusisto's guard.
Tortellini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuusisto is keeping the position for now.
Kuusisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tortellini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tortellini tries for a kimura but Kuusisto is defending well.
Kuusisto can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortellini is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuusisto is defending well.
Kuusisto regains half guard.
Kuusisto gets full guard.
Kuusisto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tortellini doesn't defend quickly enough and Kuusisto has managed to lock this one up! Can Tortellini escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kuusisto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armas Kuusisto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Anberlin - Feel Good Drag. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glass Joe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uncle Rico!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Jr looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Joe Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe Jr is just out of range.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.
Joe Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rico misses with a hook. Joe Jr ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joe Jr.
The crowd cheers as Joe Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rico doesn't seem phased though.
Joe Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joe Jr slips a straight right by Rico.
Joe Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Joe Jr misses.
Joe Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rico throws a big shot that misses.
Rico throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range.
A jab from Joe Jr misses.
Joe Jr misses with a double jab.
Joe Jr swinging wilding here.
Rico looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rico lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rico lands a nice short elbow.
Joe Jr trying to hold on to Rico's head to control him but Rico postures up.
Rico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rico missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joe Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Rico lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Joe Jr tries to roll over but Rico keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joe Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rico throws a hook to the side of Joe Jr's head but Joe Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Jr looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Rico throws a jab when Joe Jr was well out of range.
Rico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glass Joe Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe Jr misses the shot to the body.
Joe Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rico.
Rico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rico misses the jab.
Joe Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Rico.
Joe Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joe Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rico moves away from the strike by Joe Jr.
Rico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joe Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Rico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe Jr moves away from the strike by Rico.
Joe Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Rico ducks right into an uppercut from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Rico's head.
Rico connects with the punch.
Uncle Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe Jr misses with a looping left.
Rico looks to land a left hand but Joe Jr moved out of range nicely.
Joe Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rico circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Rico misses.
Joe Jr tests Rico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joe Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico lands a jab to the head.
Rico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe Jr is breathing heavily.
Joe Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rico was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe Jr.
Rico connects with the punch.
Joe Jr is rocked!
Rico cracks Joe Jr with a hook to the temple - Joe Jr is on wobbly legs here! Rico swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Joe Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rico wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uncle Rico!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rome's entrance music is Samoan Death. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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167 lbs
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181 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome.
Rome loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Rome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller avoids the body shot from Rome.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rome momentarily.
Miller tries to bum rush Rome with a series of wild strikes but Rome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rome misses with a few strikes there.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller moves away from the strike by Rome.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Rome seems unphased.
Rome lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Rome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rome wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller has Rome pressed against the cage, preventing Rome from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller keeps control of Rome as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Rome is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller prevents Rome from breaking the clinch.
Miller prevents Rome from breaking the clinch.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Samoa Rome has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rome working hard to break the clinch.
Rome is trying to break free.
Rome is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Rome is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Rome wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Rome shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
A short left from Miller.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romes head.
A frustrated look appears on Rome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller has Rome pressed against the cage, preventing Rome from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller keeps control of Rome as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller keeps control of Rome as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Rome tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller gets through Rome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rome up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Rome is breathing heavily.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps control of Rome as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rome looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rome is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Rome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands an elbow just above Rome 's eye.
Rome looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Miller.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rome's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Rome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller avoiding damage.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Rome working hard to break the clinch.
Rome wants to break free but Miller has control.
Rome is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rome is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rome up against the cage.
Miller prevents Rome from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rome manages to break the clinch.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller moves out of range as Rome strikes.
Rome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Rome throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rome doesn't seem bothered though.
Rome misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Miller catches Rome with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller lands a left and a right that send Rome crashing to the mat, dazed. Miller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rome is rocked!
Miller throws an overhand right that drops Rome like a sack of potatoes! Miller dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Miller!
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