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TD 18: Two Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Besik Shamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Frick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Frick is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Besik Shamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Frick!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamba instigates a clinch.
Shamba manages to break the clinch.
Frick slips a jab and a cross from Shamba.
Shamba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frick counters with a left and a right that stings Shamba.
Frick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Besik Shamba has been cut.
Frick avoids the body shot from Shamba.
Shamba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Shamba rushes Frick and presses him up against the cage.
Shamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Shamba.
It looks like Jake Frick has been cut.
Frick misses with an uppercut.
Frick looks to throw the jab but Shamba is out of range.
Frick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamba throws a right and a left that Frick avoids nicely.
Frick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frick counters with a series of strikes. Shamba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shamba throws a hook to the side of Frick's head but Frick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shamba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamba misses with a combination
and Frick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Frick misses the target.
Frick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamba misses with an uppercut
letting Frick counter with a right hand.
Shamba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frick's head.
Frick is rocked!
Frick leaves his chin hanging out and Shamba seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Frick crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Besik Shamba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Durandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbychu Mcabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Durandin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zbychu Mcabra!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durandin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcabra looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Durandin cracks Mcabra with a big elbow.
Durandin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Durandin is looking to take a break and control but Mcabra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durandin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcabra on the ground.
Durandin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcabra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Durandin throws an elbow but Mcabra slips to the side and avoids it well.
Durandin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mcabra's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcabra wants to get back to his feet but Durandin drags him back down.
Durandin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
An elbow from Durandin crashes against the mat.
Durandin wants to control but Mcabra is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durandin landing strikes.
Durandin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcabra down.
Mcabra bucks up and tries to throw Durandin off but instead Durandin has got his back!
Durandin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Durandin biding his time, controlling Mcabra.
Mcabra is trying to get back to his feet but Durandin has full control of the position and if anything, Mcabra has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durandin scores with punches from the back.
Durandin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcabra has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Durandin tries to keep control of the position but Mcabra is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Mcabra right now.
Durandin is landing with strikes. Mcabra can't take much more of this.
Mcabra looking very determined here, making life difficult for Durandin.
Durandin is working the ground and pound. Can Mcabra escape?
Mcabra grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Durandin dominated that round.
That's time! Durandin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Durandin clinches up with Mcabra and pushes him back against the cage.
Durandin breaks the clinch.
Durandin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcabra looking for a takedown.
Durandin gets control of Mcabra's arms and successfully pulls guard. Durandin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durandin is pulling down on Mcabra's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcabra, at least for the moment.
Mcabra preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Durandin holds on and takes a little breather.
Alex Durandin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Durandin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcabra did well to prevent Durandin getting side control.
Mcabra is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Durandin seems content to control.
Durandin decides to return to a standing position.
Durandin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Durandin is nestled in close to Mcabra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Durandin works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durandin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Durandin lands a big shot there that rocks Mcabra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Durandin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Durandin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mcabra is bucking up trying to escape but Durandin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durandin wants to control the pace but Mcabra is squirming around nicely.
Durandin breaks from Mcabra's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Durandin is working for a guillotine from mount but Mcabra frees his head quite easily.
Durandin content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durandin landing punches.
Durandin looking to control but Mcabra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durandin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcabra's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Durandin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Durandin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcabra's guard.
Durandin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durandin trying to control but Mcabra is working from the bottom.
Durandin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durandin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcabra is retaining full guard.
Alex Durandin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durandin is pushing down on Mcabra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcabra is fighting to maintain full guard but Durandin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcabra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durandin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Durandin.
Durandin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Durandin working Mcabra over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durandin tries to pass to full mount but Mcabra defends it.
Mcabra is staying active underneath Durandin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durandin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Zbychu Mcabra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durandin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Durandin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcabra will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durandin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Durandin tries to move to mount but Mcabra blocks the move with his legs.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Durandin is looking to take a break and control but Mcabra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Durandin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Durandin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mcabra is staying active underneath Durandin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zbychu Mcabra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Durandin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durandin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcabra can do to turn this around?
Durandin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Durandin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durandin 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Durandin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Eko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Eko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Parker!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tests Eko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mr Eko has been cut.
Eko shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Eko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker throws a right and a left that Eko avoids nicely.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker misses with the combination.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eko or not.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Eko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Parker.
Parker stops a takedown attempt from Eko.
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eko.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eko looking for a takedown.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Eko's head.
Parker lands a right hand.
Parker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eko.
Parker lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Parker.
A short left from Parker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Parker lands a body punch.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker stalls.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parker looks to land a combination but Eko avoids it well.
Parker thuds a left hand into Eko's body.
Parker throws a series of punches but Eko avoids them all with ease.
Parker connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Eko tumbling to the canvas! Parker pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Eko was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Parker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sichev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sichev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
Yuri Sichev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sichev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
Sichev shoots and misses
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sichev.
Sichev wants to clinch but Ortiz slips to the side
and Sichev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sichev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sichev misses with a takedown attempt
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sichev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sichev backs up against the cage.
Sichev is rocked!
Sichev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ortiz counters with an inside leg kick.
Sichev looks gassed!
Sichev is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ortiz just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Sichev has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Em (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochergin has chosen Maksim - Nezhnost as his entrance music. Kochergin has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Fedor Em has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Em!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Kochergin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochergin scores with a head kick.
Em will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kochergin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Em shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kochergin as he jumps to the side.
Em has his takedown stuffed
and Kochergin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Em. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Em feints and as Kochergin raises his hands in defense, Em changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochergin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kochergin looks gassed!
Em missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Em won't allow Kochergin to get back to his feet.
Em scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Em from controlling successfully.
Em missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Em throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Em wants to pass the guard but Kochergin is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Em postures up in Kochergin's guard and throws a big left but Kochergin blocks it.
Em throwing strikes but missing.
Em throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kochergin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Em with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kochergin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Em won't allow Kochergin to get back to his feet.
Em is in close to Kochergin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Em advances position into side control!
Em cracks Kochergin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Em working the ground and pound from side control.
Kochergin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Em connects with a decent elbow.
Em is chipping away with strikes.
Em 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.
Em controls the position.
Kochergin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Em will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kochergin is trying to get back to his feet.
Em working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Em is putting a hurting on Kochergin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Em cracks Kochergin with a big right hand but Kochergin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Em works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Em working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Em tries to advance to mount but can't.
Em working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Em cracks Kochergin with a big right hand but Kochergin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Em's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Em prevents Kochergin from escaping the position.
Em is putting a hurting on Kochergin here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kochergin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Em is chipping away with strikes.
Kochergin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Em has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Em is putting a hurting on Kochergin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kochergin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Em lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kochergin down.
Kochergin pushes Em away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Em gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Em's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Em working the ground and pound.
Kochergin taking a bit of punishment here - Em scoring with strikes.
Em scoring with punches and elbows.
Em scoring with punches from side control.
Em scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kochergin to see if he's OK.
Em working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Em wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochergin keeps working.
Em lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochergin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Em trying to control the action but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Em landing strikes.
Kochergin is trying to get back to his feet.
Em lands a decent elbow from side control.
Em cracks Kochergin with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Em working the ground and pound.
Kochergin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Em connects with a decent elbow.
Em is looking to take a break and control but Kochergin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Em prevents Kochergin from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Em dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Em is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kochergin's half guard.
Em drops an elbow to the side of Kochergin's head.
Kochergin wants to get back to his feet.
Em working Kochergin over with strikes.
Em wants to take a breather but Kochergin is having none of it.
Em landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Em lands with a punch from half guard.
Kochergin tries to kick Em off but Em keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Em is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Em postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kochergin looks a forlorn figure.
Em with shots to the head and body - Kochergin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kochergin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Em landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kochergin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fedor Em overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Em postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kochergin looks a forlorn figure.
Em lands a heavy elbow.
Kochergin taking shots to the head.
Em connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Em with shots to the head and body - Kochergin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Em has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kochergin's face.
BOOM! Em connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Em putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Em trying to control but Kochergin is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Em is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kochergin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Em landing strikes from the mount.
Em has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kochergin's face.
Em lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Em trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Em dominating with strikes here.
Em connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Em lands a heavy elbow.
Em with a couple of short strikes.
Em is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Em is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochergin can do to turn this around?
You get the feeling that Kochergin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Em landing strikes, looking to finish!
Em postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kochergin looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Em cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Em postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kochergin looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Em connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Em with good strikes from the mount here!
Em connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Em lands a big elbow.
Em landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kochergin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kochergin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Em lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kochergin hang on?
Em lands a big shot there that rocks Kochergin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Em with good strikes from the mount here!
Kochergin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Em working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Em working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Em connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Em landing strikes from the mount and Kochergin is in trouble!
Em in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Em with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Kochergin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Em has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kochergin's face.
Kochergin is rocked!
Em looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kochergin is still in real trouble! Can Em finish him?
Em lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kochergin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochergin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Em lands a nice shot to the head.
Em punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Em dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Em fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kochergin seems to have recovered his senses.
Em closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kochergin to the mat! Kochergin manages to get full guard.
Kochergin keeping full guard, as Em tries to pass.
Kochergin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Em changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kochergin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Em seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Em works to advance to full mount. Kochergin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kochergin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Em dominating with strikes here.
Em scoring with strikes but Kochergin is staying in there.
Em lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kochergin tries to buck Em off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Em.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin is bucking up trying to escape but Em cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Em landing shots from mount.
Kochergin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Em scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kochergin?
Em raining down shots from the mount!
Em looking to finish Kochergin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kochergin!
Em dominating with strikes here.
Em raining down hammerfists from mount.
Em lands with some strikes.
Kochergin taking shots to the head.
Kochergin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Em scoring with strikes but Kochergin is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Em.
Em scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Em scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Em landing strikes, looking to finish!
Em with a couple of short strikes.
Em in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kochergin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Em postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kochergin looks a forlorn figure.
Em lands with some strikes.
Kochergin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Em looking to finish Kochergin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kochergin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Em pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Em landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Em connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Em working the ground and pound effectively.
Em is landing with some decent strikes but Kochergin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kochergin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Em lands a nice shot to the head.
Em won't let Kochergin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns Kochergin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Em.
Em with good strikes from the mount here!
Andrew Kochergin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Em is landing with some decent strikes but Kochergin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Em lands a big shot there that rocks Kochergin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Em with the ground and pound from mount.
Em with shots to the head and body - Kochergin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Em lands with some strikes.
Em lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Em looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kochergin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Em lands a nice shot to the head.
Kochergin is squirming around, avoiding Em's attempts to control the action.
Em with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Em landing strikes, looking to finish!
Em with a couple of short strikes.
Em cracks Kochergin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Em.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Em showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Em, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Em!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sev Kritzkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kritzkiy comes to the cage accompanied by Rasputin by Boney M. Sev Kritzkiy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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240 lbs
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204 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sev Kritzkiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Statham!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Statham.
Kritzkiy misses with an uppercut. Statham saw that one coming.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Statham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kritzkiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Statham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Statham throws a push kick but Kritzkiy slaps the foot to one side.
Statham scores with a head kick. Kritzkiy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Statham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Statham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Kritzkiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kritzkiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Statham feints and then cracks Kritzkiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kritzkiy down.
Statham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Statham thumps Kritzkiy with a low kick.
Kritzkiy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Statham counter with a right hand.
Statham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kritzkiy slowing the pace effectively.
Kritzkiy avoiding damage as Statham throws knees to the body.
Statham tries to land a knee to the head but Kritzkiy blocks with his arms.
Kritzkiy is trying to break free.
Statham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sev Kritzkiy has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Statham.
Statham tries a knee to the head but Kritzkiy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kritzkiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Statham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kritzkiy's efforts to push away.
Statham prevents Kritzkiy from breaking the clinch.
Statham misses with a knee strike.
Kritzkiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kritzkiy lands a hook that snaps the head of Statham backwards.
Kritzkiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Statham trying to land knees to the body.
Statham misses with a punch on the inside.
Statham throws a head punch that misses.
Kritzkiy breaks the clinch.
Kritzkiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Statham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Statham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy defending well as Statham loads up on a big left hand.
Statham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kritzkiy.
Statham thows a body shot but no joy.
Sev Kritzkiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Statham moves out of range as Kritzkiy strikes.
Kritzkiy blocks a head kick by Statham.
Kritzkiy misses with a right hand
and Statham counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Statham.
Kritzkiy is breathing heavily.
Statham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kritzkiy throws a right hand that misses
and Statham counters with a leg kick.
Kritzkiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kritzkiy dodges the punch combination from Statham.
Kritzkiy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Statham.
Statham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kritzkiy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Statham.
Statham missing with a left hand there. Kritzkiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kritzkiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Statham counters with a good low kick that Kritzkiy was not able to check.
Kritzkiy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kritzkiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Statham can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Statham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Statham throws a head kick that misses.
Statham catches Kritzkiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Statham misses with a double jab.
Statham throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kritzkiy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big head kick from Statham and Kritzkiy is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kritzkiy is rocked!
Kritzkiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kritzkiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Statham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kritzkiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Statham passes Kritzkiy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kritzkiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Statham.
Statham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kritzkiy is just riding it out for now. Statham eventually gives up the hold.
Kritzkiy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Statham tries to pass to full mount but Kritzkiy defends it.
Statham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kritzkiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Statham is looking to advance position but Kritzkiy won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Statham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kritzkiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Statham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Statham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sev Kritzkiy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kritzkiy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Statham counters with a one-two to the body.
Statham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kritzkiy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Statham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kritzkiy swinging wildly here.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Statham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kritzkiy dips to his left and cracks Statham with an uppercut!
Statham slips a jab from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy moves into range and clinches up with Statham.
Kritzkiy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kritzkiy tries to circle away but Statham has him pinned against the cage.
Statham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Statham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kritzkiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Statham misses with the head strike.
Kritzkiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Statham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kritzkiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Statham swings wildly with an uppercut but Kritzkiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Statham fails to land.
Kritzkiy tries to break the clinch but Statham is controlling the position.
Kritzkiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kritzkiy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kritzkiy avoiding damage as Statham throws knees to the body.
Kritzkiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Statham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Statham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kritzkiy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Statham connects with a solid leg kick.
Kritzkiy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Statham thows a body shot but no joy.
Statham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Statham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kritzkiy counters by moving into the clinch.
Statham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kritzkiy lands an uppercut.
Statham tries to land a knee to the head but Kritzkiy blocks with his arms.
Statham looking to throw knees to the head but Kritzkiy is blocking nicely.
Statham tries to land a knee to the head but Kritzkiy blocks with his arms.
Statham is breathing heavily.
Statham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kritzkiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kritzkiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kritzkiy.
A right hand to the body from Kritzkiy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy cracks Statham with an open hand slap.
Kritzkiy lands a right hook to the body.
Kritzkiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Statham checks a low kick from Kritzkiy.
Jason Statham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kritzkiy closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Statham has a couple of punches blocked by Kritzkiy.
Nice body punch from Kritzkiy - that landed with a thud.
Statham misses with a body punch.
Statham lands an uppercut.
Kritzkiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kritzkiy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kritzkiy!
Kritzkiy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Statham, pushing him back against the cage.
Kritzkiy breaks the clinch.
Kritzkiy blocks a head kick by Statham.
Kritzkiy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Statham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kritzkiy throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Statham tenderised Kritzkiy's leg. Kritzkiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kritzkiy throws a head kick that misses
and Statham counters with an outside leg kick.
Kritzkiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kritzkiy gets a clinch.
Statham is leaning against Kritzkiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kritzkiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kritzkiy digs a good body shot into Statham's ribs.
Kritzkiy misses with a wild body shot.
Statham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Statham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy swings widly with a right hand
and Statham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kritzkiy misses with the combination.
Statham throws an overhand right that lands on Kritzkiy's shoulder, as Kritzkiy tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kritzkiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kritzkiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Statham is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kritzkiy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Statham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Statham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Statham catches Kritzkiy right on the button with a cross.
Kritzkiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Statham.
Statham lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Statham tries a head kick but it misses.
Statham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Statham with a nice cross.
Statham throws the kick towards the body but Kritzkiy avoids it.
Statham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kritzkiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Statham.
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 Sev Kritzkiy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sev Kritzkiy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Statham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Statham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kritzkiy. That did some damage!
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Statham feints and then cracks Kritzkiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kritzkiy down.
Statham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Statham lands a two punch combo.
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!
Kritzkiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Statham.
Statham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Statham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Statham is looking to slow Kritzkiy down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Statham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kritzkiy doesn't seem phased though.
Statham connects with a leg kick. Kritzkiy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Statham.
Kritzkiy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Statham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Statham scores with a head kick. Kritzkiy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Statham lands a nice shot that snaps Kritzkiy's head back.
Statham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Statham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Statham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Statham is looking to slow Kritzkiy down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Statham is looking to slow Kritzkiy down with leg kicks.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kritzkiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Statham. Statham obviously looking to wear him down.
Statham scores with a nice strike.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kritzkiy misses with an uppercut
and Statham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kritzkiy's knee momentarily.
Statham throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Statham.
Kritzkiy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Statham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kritzkiy on the side of the head.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kritzkiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Statham. Statham obviously looking to wear him down.
Kritzkiy misses with a leg kick.
Statham thuds his right hand into Kritzkiy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Statham tries a head kick but it misses.
Kritzkiy blocks a head kick by Statham.
Statham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Statham.
Kritzkiy checks a low kick from Statham.
Statham misses with a left hand
and Kritzkiy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Statham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kritzkiy backwards.
Kritzkiy blocks an uppercut.
Statham can't find room to land a body shot as Kritzkiy controls the action.
Kritzkiy blocks an uppercut.
Kritzkiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kritzkiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham is looking to slow Kritzkiy down with leg kicks.
Statham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Statham scores with a body shot.
Statham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kritzkiy if he has to take too many more of those.
Statham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Statham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kritzkiy will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Statham.
A solid body kick from Statham.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Statham lands a really nice looking cross but Kritzkiy seems unphased.
Statham with a hook.
Statham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kritzkiy's calf.
Statham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kritzkiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Statham.
Statham misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Statham.
Statham lands a nice looking body kick.
Statham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Statham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kritzkiy. That did some damage!
Statham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Statham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kritzkiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Statham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Statham cracks Kritzkiy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Statham throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Statham.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kritzkiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Statham wants to slow Kritzkiy down by chopping away at his legs.
Kritzkiy misses with a left hand
and Statham counters with a good low kick that Kritzkiy was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Statham. That's going to slow Kritzkiy down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Statham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Statham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Statham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristarx Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnariano comes to the cage accompanied by Alice Cooper - Schools Out. Aristarx Overeem is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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24
256 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aristarx Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnariano.
Lesnariano has closed the distance and engaged Overeem in a clinch.
Lesnariano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lesnariano wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Lesnariano breaks from the clinch.
Overeem stuffs the takedown.
Lesnariano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overeem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnariano looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnariano misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnariano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnariano off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Lesnariano or perhaps it was just good defense by Overeem which made him look bad.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem scores with a kick to the midsection.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnariano blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Lesnariano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Overeem.
Lesnariano is breathing heavily.
Lesnariano avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Lesnariano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnariano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overeem circles away.
Overeem misses with a body shot.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Brocky Lesnariano has been cut.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Lesnariano.
Lesnariano avoids the head kick by Overeem.
A left and a right from Overeem both land. Nice combination.
Lesnariano blocks a head kick by Overeem.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lesnariano. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. Lesnariano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Overeem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lesnariano with a poor takedown
and Overeem counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Lesnariano wants to clinch but Overeem slips to the side
and Overeem counters with a head kick that wobbles Lesnariano - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Overeem sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aristarx Overeem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocop comes to the cage accompanied by Scars of life - Water in my hands. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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235 lbs
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254 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirco Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher misses with a takedown
and Crocop counters with a nice uppercut.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crocop counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Crocop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fisher showed some decent athleticism there.
Crocop looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher working Crocop over with strikes.
Crocop is trying to stand back up but Fisher is controlling him
Crocop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crocop is trying to stand back up but Fisher is controlling him
Crocop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crocop tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fisher is nestled in close to Crocop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crocop wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fisher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crocop is looking to escape.
Fisher throwing shots but Crocop is blocking nicely.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crocop's head.
Crocop is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher trying to control the action but Crocop is working from the bottom.
Crocop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fisher.
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. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to Crocop's temple.
Crocop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crocop's head.
Crocop is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fisher prevents Crocop from standing back up.
Crocop is not content to let Fisher control the position.
Fisher slows the pace down in half guard.
Spencer Fisher has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crocop counters with an outside leg kick.
Mirco Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Crocop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spencer Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher has his takedown stuffed
and Crocop counters with a three punch combo that has Fisher backing up. Fisher nods at Crocop to acknowledge the strikes.
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crocop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fisher looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crocop counters with a body kick that stops Fisher in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop scores with a spinning back kick!
Crocop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crocop fakes the leg kick and cracks Fisher in the body.
Crocop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fisher backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Crocop.
Crocop has Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Crocop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crocop counters with a head kick. That will keep Fisher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mirco Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocop closes the distance and clinches.
Crocop lands a left hand.
Crocop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fisher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher jumps guard but Crocop stands there with Fisher around his waist. Fisher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crocop tries a knee to the head but Fisher blocks it.
Crocop crunches a lovely knee into Fisher's ribcage.
Crocop breaks the clinch.
Fisher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crocop did well to prevent Fisher getting side control.
Crocop wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crocop wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crocop defending well though.
Crocop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher is keen to just control but Crocop is a slippery customer.
Crocop looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fisher is keen to just control but Crocop is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirco Crocop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fisher with a poor takedown
and Crocop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fisher ducks right into an uppercut from Crocop.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crocop counters with a solid body kick.
Crocop lands with a slapping head kick.
Crocop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fisher has his takedown stuffed
and Crocop counters with a body kick.
Mirco Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Crocop throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Fisher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crocop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Crocop lands a front kick.
Fisher has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crocop.
Crocop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher with a poor takedown
and Crocop counters with a body kick that stops Fisher in his tracks momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Crocop as he connects with a hook.
Crocop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crocop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Spencer Fisher's cut even more.
Nice straight punches there by Crocop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crocop.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher misses with a takedown
and Crocop counters with a good, hard body kick but Fisher shrugs it off.
Crocop thuds his shin into the meat of Fisher's side.
Crocop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crocop scores with a head kick. Fisher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crocop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crocop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fisher's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crocop. Fisher shrugs it off though.
Crocop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crocop throws a head kick that Fisher semi-blocks.
Crocop connects with a body shot.
Mirco Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocop scores with a head kick.
Fisher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crocop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crocop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crocop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crocop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Spencer Fisher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crocop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crocop counters with a head kick. That will keep Fisher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher shoots and misses
and Crocop counters with an inside leg kick.
Crocop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crocop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crocop connects with a leg kick. Fisher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crocop throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Crocop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fisher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Crocop lands but Fisher takes it in his stride.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crocop counters with a body kick that stops Fisher in his tracks momentarily.
Crocop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crocop scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop throws a nice head kick!
Fisher misses with a takedown
and Crocop counters with a right hand to the body.
Crocop clinches up against the cage.
Crocop breaks from the clinch.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crocop counters with a head kick. That will keep Fisher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spencer Fisher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fisher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mirco Crocop is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Crocop.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crocop scores with a jab to the body.
Crocop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crocop duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirco Crocop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crocop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crocop works Fisher's body with a nice hook.
Crocop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crocop counters with a nice body kick.
Fisher with a poor takedown
and Crocop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Crocop.
Crocop moves into the clinch.
Crocop misses with a knee to the head.
Crocop misses with the head strike.
Crocop has Fisher pressed against the cage.
Crocop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crocop.
Crocop scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fisher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crocop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crocop counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mirco Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Crocop keeps Fisher at a distance using the push kick.
Crocop is looking to wear down Fisher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crocop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fisher's head.
Fisher shoots and misses
and Crocop counters with a low kick, right behind Fisher 's knee.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher has his takedown stuffed
and Crocop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fisher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Spencer Fisher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mirco Crocop!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodderick Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Posse! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rodderick Austin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodderick Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duke.
Duke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duke looking to throw knees to the head but Austin is blocking nicely.
Austin breaks the clinch.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Austin looks to clinch
enabling Duke to counter with a crisp jab.
Austin wants to clinch
and Duke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duke.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but Duke blocks with his arms.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Austin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duke tries to land knees in the clinch but Austin avoids the damage to the body.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Austin in his tracks for a moment.
Duke lands a damaging elbow.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Duke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Austin's brow.
Austin blocks an elbow strike.
Duke lands an uppercut.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Duke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Austin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Austin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duke tries a knee to the head but Austin blocks it.
Austin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Austin tries a knee to the head but Duke blocks it.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin looking to throw knees to the head but Duke is blocking nicely.
Austin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duke blocks it with crossed arms.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke blocks the elbow strike.
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Austin looking to throw knees to the head but Duke is blocking nicely.
Duke has picked Austin up - he's going for a ride! Duke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Duke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head.
Duke wants to advance to full mount but Austin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Duke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Duke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duke lands a couple of digs.
Austin looking to control.
Duke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duke is looking to work some ground and pound but Austin has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duke throws and elbow that misses. Austin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duke's guard. Nice move by Austin!
Duke is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Austin has his hands clasped together but Duke extends an breaks Austin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Duke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison Duke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zhirinovsky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zhirinovsky and Serega - Murka. Mr Phil Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
222 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhirinovsky is just out of range.
Davis cracks Zhirinovsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirinovsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis looking for a triangle here. Zhirinovsky is fighting it but it looks tight! Davis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zhirinovsky is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mr Phil Davis! Mr Phil Davis retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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