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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny McBride!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alenitchev swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting McBride counter with a right hand.
Alenitchev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alenitchev misses with a body shot.
McBride shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alenitchev counters with a nice body shot.
McBride tries for a takedown but Alenitchev circles away easily
and Alenitchev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenitchev throws a body punch but McBride moves out of range.
McBride with a poor takedown
and Alenitchev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny McBride.
McBride misses with a takedown attempt
and Alenitchev counters with a left to the body.
Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBride doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alenitchev counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Alenitchev just misses with a punch to the body.
McBride tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alenitchev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McBride is looking to clinch.
Danny McBride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alenitchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBride.
McBride tries for a takedown but Alenitchev circles away easily
and Alenitchev counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev misses with a body shot.
McBride with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alenitchev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBride has his takedown stuffed
and Alenitchev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
McBride has his takedown stuffed
and Alenitchev counters with a left to the body.
Alenitchev throws a predictable looking body shot
and McBride counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McBride 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.
McBride is pushing down on Alenitchev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alenitchev is fighting to maintain full guard but McBride has managed to sneak the leg through.
McBride prevents Alenitchev from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McBride dominated that 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.
Alenitchev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McBride counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McBride wants to pass to mount but Alenitchev is defending the position.
Alenitchev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBride drops an elbow to the side of Alenitchev's head.
Alenitchev is looking to improve his position.
Alenitchev is defending against the submission attempts here by McBride.
Alenitchev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBride pulls his head out easily.
Alenitchev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McBride is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride is keen to just control but Alenitchev is a slippery customer.
Alenitchev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McBride is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McBride seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alenitchev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alenitchev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBride is looking for a kimura here.
McBride is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alenitchev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McBride wants to control from the top but Alenitchev keeps moving.
Alenitchev keeping full guard, as McBride tries to pass.
McBride pushing down on Alenitchev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McBride passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alenitchev is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. McBride locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Alenitchev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny McBride!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You are the best around. Rufus McGrufus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Heavy handed |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGrufus.
McGrufus takes one on the button.
McGrufus throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from McGrufus.
McGrufus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGrufus is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGrufus has hold of Emelianenko's hands but Emelianenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura but McGrufus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrufus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but McGrufus won't allow it.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGrufus keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGrufus defends it well.
McGrufus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrufus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko lands strikes from half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but McGrufus is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but McGrufus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGrufus defending well though.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but McGrufus is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko throwing shots but McGrufus is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko thows a huge punch but McGrufus dodges it nicely.
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.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGrufus is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGrufus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs McGrufus's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGrufus pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
McGrufus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrufus misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
McGrufus throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrufus works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
McGrufus misses with a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but McGrufus avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from McGrufus misses
and Emelianenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGrufus really felt that one!
McGrufus walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
A head kick by Emelianenko misses
and McGrufus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
A low kick from McGrufus misses
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGrufus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrufus misses with a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko works McGrufus's body with a nice hook.
McGrufus misses with a kick to the body
and McGrufus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGrufus throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
McGrufus misses with a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Emelianenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emelianenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Emelianenko looking to finish with strikes here!
McGrufus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGrufus tries to get out of the position.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to finish McGrufus with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGrufus!
Emelianenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGrufus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
McGrufus tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGrufus prevents Emelianenko from improving position.
Emelianenko in side control, throwing shots but McGrufus defends.
Emelianenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGrufus parries the strikes from Emelianenko easily there. Emelianenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGrufus to escape.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGrufus has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGrufus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a kick to the body
and McGrufus counters with a leg kick.
Emelianenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGrufus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrufus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGrufus throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGrufus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Emelianenko - the referee stops the clock and McGrufus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Emelianenko. McGrufus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGrufus tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Andrei Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. McGrufus sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
McGrufus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGrufus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGrufus throws a lazy uppercut
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGrufus.
A low kick from McGrufus is predictable there
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGrufus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko cracks the inside of McGrufus's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by McGrufus.
McGrufus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGrufus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGrufus.
Emelianenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGrufus misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but McGrufus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGrufus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGrufus throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGrufus won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGrufus is avoiding damage well.
Emelianenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Emelianenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Emelianenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on McGrufus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGrufus prevents Emelianenko from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGrufus, who protects the arm well.
McGrufus is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Rufus McGrufus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russel comes to the cage accompanied by Undercover Martyn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremiah Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Russel misses the target.
Russel clobbers Luffy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Russel tries to clinch there but Luffy circles away.
Luffy throws a leg kick
and Russel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Russel tests Luffy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Russel lands with an uppercut that bounces Luffy off the cage and back into rage.
Luffy shoots in for a takedown but Russel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luffy fails to land the takedown.
Russel ducks under a wild hook from Luffy.
Luffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Luffy.
Luffy has his takedown stuffed
and Russel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Luffy.
Luffy misses with a takedown
and Russel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luffy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russel tries to clinch up.
Russel lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luffy misses with a takedown attempt
and Russel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luffy shoots and misses
and Russel counters with a straight right hand.
Luffy looks gassed!
Russel misses with the combination.
Luffy has his takedown stuffed
and Russel counters with a stiff right hand.
Russel is looking to clinch.
Jeremiah Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luffy slips a straight right by Russel.
Luffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russel.
Luffy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Luffy is predictable there
and Russel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Russel lands a nice looking body shot.
Russel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Russel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Russel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luffy counters with a single leg into guard. Russel didn't expect that.
Russel looking for a sweep. Not yet Russel, not yet.
Luffy passes into half guard.
Luffy prevents Russel from improving his position.
Russel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luffy on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy wants to pass the guard but Russel is defending well.
Russel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russel tries to get out of the position.
Luffy stops Russel from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.
Luffy is looking to take a break and control but Russel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luffy is trying to work for a kimura but Russel is defending well.
Luffy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russel's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luffy trying to control the action but Russel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Russel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luffy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russel lands an overhand right.
Russel throws a right hand that misses
and Luffy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luffy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luffy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luffy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Luffy from controlling successfully.
Luffy drops back looking for a leg! Russel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russel manages to kick Luffy off! Luffy jumps back into Russel's guard.
Luffy stays in close to Russel's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luffy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luffy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
Luffy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
Luffy throws a big right hand that misses.
Luffy pushing down on Russel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luffy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Russel has one foot on Luffy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jeremiah Russel is winning the standup battle so far.
Russel scores with a jab to the head.
Luffy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luffy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luffy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Russel did well to prevent Luffy getting side control.
Russel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Luffy thows a huge punch but Russel dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luffy is working for a submission of some sort.
Russel trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy is trying for a kimura here. Russel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Luffy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monkey Luffy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Ivanovic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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211 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nimirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Nimirov is predictable there
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Lazar Nimirov has been cut.
Nimirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ivanovic. Ivanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Nimirov lands a body shot.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Nimirov strikes.
Nimirov lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.
Ivanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nimirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that Nimirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nimirov also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov throws a series of punches but Ivanovic avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov counters with a body kick that stops Ivanovic in his tracks momentarily.
Nimirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nimirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nimirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Nimirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimirov misses with a double jab
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body kick.
Ivanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nimirov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nimirov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanovic throws a chopping leg kick but Nimirov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses
and Nimirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nimirov misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with a big head kick but Nimirov shrugs it off.
Nimirov throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nimirov counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nimirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nimirov will feel that in the morning.
Boris Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nimirov misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a two punch combo.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Nimirov counter with a right hand.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Nimirov checks it
and Nimirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nimirov throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nimirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nimirov throws out the jab.
Nimirov throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
Nimirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses
and Nimirov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic throws a head kick but Nimirov moves out of range.
Nimirov tests Ivanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nimirov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Nimirov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivanovic looks to throw a body kick
and Nimirov counters with a body kick that stops Ivanovic in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanovic misses with a body shot
and Nimirov counters with a straight right hand.
Nimirov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivanovic looks gassed!
Nimirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lazar Nimirov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nimirov throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
Boris Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nimirov tries to land a front kick but Ivanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nimirov punishes Ivanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nimirov cracks Ivanovic with an open hand slap.
It looks like Boris Ivanovic has been cut.
Nimirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanovic misses with a left hand
and Nimirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nimirov misses with a combination
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body kick.
Nimirov misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov counters with a nice body shot.
Nimirov misses with a left hand
and Ivanovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Nimirov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nimirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ivanovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Nimirov checks it
enabling Nimirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanovic throws a combination that misses
enabling Nimirov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimirov looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Nimirov.
A solid body kick from Ivanovic.
A clash of legs there as Nimirov blocks the low kick.
Nimirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Nimirov moved away.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic throws a body kick the misses
and Nimirov counters with a nice body shot.
Nimirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanovic at a distance.
Ivanovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nimirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nimirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nimirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Nimirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice combination there by Nimirov.
Nimirov looks for the body kick but Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Nimirov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimirov misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic misses with a kick to the body
and Nimirov counters with a thumping low kick.
Nimirov lands with a nice body punch.
Nimirov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nimirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nimirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Nimirov.
Ivanovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivanovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nimirov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nimirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Nimirov checks it
and Nimirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Ivanovic misses.
A low kick from Ivanovic is predictable there
and Nimirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanovic throws a lazy head kick
and Nimirov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nimirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nimirov scores with a body shot.
Nimirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nimirov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ivanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Nimirov.
Nimirov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nimirov misses with a looping right.
Nimirov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Nimirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimirov cracks the inside of Ivanovic's front leg.
Nimirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nimirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nimirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nimirov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov blocks a leg kick.
Ivanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boris Ivanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Ivanovic misses
and Nimirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimirov clobbers Ivanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Nimirov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ivanovic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nimirov has got the better of the exchanges.
Nimirov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nimirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nimirov stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nimirov lands a right hook to the body.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Nimirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimirov scores with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Nimirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nimirov misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nimirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Nimirov checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic misses with a right hand
and Nimirov counters with a three punch combo that has Ivanovic backing up. Ivanovic nods at Nimirov to acknowledge the strikes.
Ivanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nimirov scores with a punch to the head.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nimirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nimirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nimirov - that will leave a mark!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nimirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Nimirov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazar Nimirov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nimirov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazar Nimirov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Karaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Checka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ghetto Paradis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
191 lbs
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200 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Karaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chin Checka!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Checka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karaev, pushing him back against the cage.
Karaev breaks from the clinch.
Karaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Checka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Checka counters with a stiff right hand.
Karaev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Checka counter with a right hand.
Karaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Checka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karaev 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!
Karaev throws a hook but Checka blocks it.
Karaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Checka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karaev.
A shot to the body from Checka misses
and Karaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Checka throws a right hand that Karaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Karaev also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Checka scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Checka catches Karaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Checka counters with a straight right hand.
Checka lands with a shot to the body.
Karaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Checka.
Checka tries to clinch but Karaev moves out of range.
Checka cracks Karaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karaev is rocked!
Checka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Karaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karaev is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karaev misses with a double jab
and Checka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Checka unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Karaev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Checka is unloading with more strikes now! Karaev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chin Checka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barron comes to the cage accompanied by Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers. Maynard has chosen do it 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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillip Barron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Maynard to counter with a crisp jab.
Barron misses with a hook
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maynard cracks Barron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maynard throws an off balance right hand
and Barron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barron misses with an uppercut
and Barron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barron throws a head kick that misses.
Barron misses with a body shot
and Maynard counters with a three punch combo that has Barron backing up. Barron nods at Maynard to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barron cracks Maynard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barron - that will leave a mark!
Barron throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maynard misses with a hook. Barron ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a looping overhand right but Barron ducks down to avoid it.
Maynard connects with a body shot that sends Barron's belly button to the back.
Barron throws an off balance right hand
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Maynard.
Barron misses with an uppercut
and Maynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maynard scores with a three punch combo!
Barron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barron is rocked!
Barron swings widly with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Barron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barron has his takedown stuffed
and Maynard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barron seems to have got his legs back now.
Barron is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maynard.
Maynard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barron keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barron keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Barron lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maynard!
Barron throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron avoids the attempt from Maynard to control.
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Barron maintains control.
Maynard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barron lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maynard hang on?
Maynard tries to hold on but Barron pushes him away.
Barron looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barron swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maynard is now in Barron's guard. A big mistake from Barron there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard thows a big elbow that misses.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Maynard dominated that round.
That's time! Barron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barron misses with a takedown
and Maynard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barron connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mathew Maynard has been cut.
Barron throws a head kick that misses.
Barron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillip Barron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard avoids the head kick by Barron.
Barron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maynard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barron.
Maynard with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barron misses with an uppercut
and Maynard counters with a three punch combo that has Barron backing up. Barron nods at Maynard to acknowledge the strikes.
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barron swings widly with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a huge left! Barron is in big trouble! He's backing up but Maynard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Barron from any more damage. A dominating finish by Maynard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Maynard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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159 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Snegov.
Snegov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snegov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snegov wants it to stay on the feet.
Snegov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snegov tries to clinch
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis takes a swing at Snegov's ribcage but misses.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snegov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davis pushing down on Snegov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snegov wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Snegov is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Snegov is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snegov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis is nestled in close to Snegov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Snegov wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snegov trying to control here.
Davis working over Snegov with some ground and pound. Snegov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand up but Snegov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snegov's head.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snegov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Davis.
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Davis there.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snegov is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snegov is not content to let Davis control the position.
Snegov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Davis thows a huge punch but Snegov dodges it nicely.
Snegov wants to get back to full guard.
Snegov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis is nestled in close to Snegov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davis trying to control the pace.
Snegov has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snegov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Snegov has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snegov is not content to let Davis control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snegov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snegov looks gassed!
Davis slips a nice elbow through Snegov's hands, connecting with Snegov's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Snegov tries to clinch
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis defending well as Snegov loads up on a big left hand.
Joe Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snegov tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis avoids the head kick by Snegov.
Snegov ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Snegov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snegov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snegov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snegov on the side of the head.
Snegov ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Nice shot by Davis.
Snegov is breathing heavily.
Davis clinches.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Snegov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snegov misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Snegov is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Snegov in a clinch.
Snegov seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Davis lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snegov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snegov or not.
Davis works on Snegov's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Snegov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
Davis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis taking a breather here.
Davis trying to control the position but Snegov is working away.
Davis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joe Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snegov down.
Snegov tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis is putting a hurting on Snegov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Snegov is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snegov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis cracks Snegov with a big right hand but Snegov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Davis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Snegov to see if he's OK.
Snegov prevents Davis from improving position.
Davis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Davis scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working the ground and pound.
Davis tries to advance to mount but Snegov denies him.
Davis wants to control but Snegov is keeping him busy.
Snegov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Davis landing a few strikes.
Davis working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snegov keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis cracks Snegov with a big right hand but Snegov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snegov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snegov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis with a hook.
Davis scores with a jab. Snegov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snegov closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Davis digs a right hand into Snegov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snegov's gas tank.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
Snegov moves to clinch but Davis breaks away
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Snegov misses with a hook to the body
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
Davis has Snegov up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snegov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis cracks Snegov with a nice body shot.
Snegov throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Davis.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Snegov is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Snegov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis lands a jab to the head.
Davis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snegov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davis is in Snegov's guard.
Davis passes Snegov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snegov for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Davis lands strikes from half guard.
Davis working Snegov over with strikes.
Davis is nestled in close to Snegov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis trying to control the action but Snegov is working from the bottom.
Davis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snegov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snegov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Snegov's head.
Davis is trying to control. Snegov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snegov punching from the bottom.
Davis is stalling here. Snegov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Snegov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Snegov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Snegov is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snegov's best efforts.
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.
Davis is looking to escape.
Snegov wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Snegov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Snegov is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snegov looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Davis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Iron Man. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Slobovic circles away.
Uzi forces Slobovic back against the cage and clinches.
Uzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slobovic wants the takedown. Uzi is fighting it off but Slobovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Uzi's guard against the cage.
Slobovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzi has wrist control.
Slobovic throwing strikes from guard but Uzi blocks nicely.
Slobovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slobovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Slobovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzi has wrist control.
Slobovic throwing strikes from guard but Uzi blocks nicely.
Slobovic postures up in Uzi's guard and throws a big left but Uzi blocks it.
Slobovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slobovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uzi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobovic wants to control but Uzi postures up.
Slobovic tries to buck Uzi off but Uzi is having none of it.
Slobovic tries to escape but Uzi is in control.
Slobovic is trying to control Uzi's posture but Uzi avoids it.
Slobovic sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobovic is trying to control but Uzi passes into side control!
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.
Slobovic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Uzi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Slobovic working to try and regain half guard.
Slobovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slobovic tries to get out of the position.
Slobovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slobovic tries to reverse the position but Uzi maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slobovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slobovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slobovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uzi pulls his head out easily.
Slobovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slobovic is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobovic wants to control but Uzi is keeping busy.
Slobovic wants to get back to his feet.
Uzi decides to return to a standing position.
Slobovic throws a lazy head kick
and Uzi counters by clinching up.
Uzi manages to break the clinch.
Uzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Slobovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uzi scores with a shot to the body.
Lasse Uzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uzi gets through Slobovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slobovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uzi breaks the clinch.
Uzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slobovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uzi moves in looking to clinch but Slobovic pushes him off.
Uzi gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Uzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slobovic tries to break free but Uzi pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uzi.
Slobovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slobovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Slobovic has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Uzi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uzi tries to clinch there but Slobovic circles away.
Slobovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uzi swivels and escapes.
A shot to the body from Slobovic misses
and Uzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slobovic is trying to break free.
Uzi manages to break the clinch.
Slobovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uzi.
Slobovic shoots in for a takedown but Uzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slobovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uzi has Slobovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Uzi manages to break the clinch.
Uzi clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slobovics head.
A nice left hand lands by Uzi.
Uzi lands with a left to the head.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uzi wants to clinch
and Slobovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzi is looking to escape.
Uzi is holding on to half guard well.
Uzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slobovic.
Uzi is looking to escape.
Slobovic wants to stand up but Uzi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Uzi controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi wants to get back to his feet.
Uzi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slobovic.
Slobovic wants to get up but he can't break Uzi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Uzi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slobovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Uzi scores with a one two! Slobovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi lands a jab to the head.
Slobovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Slobovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzi wants to clinch up but Slobovic keeps it at a distance.
Uzi tries to clinch up.
Uzi wants to clinch.
Slobovic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi looks to land a combination but Slobovic avoids it well.
Uzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slobovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uzi has managed to clinch.
Slobovic has clasped his hands together around Uzi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Slobovic swings around for an armbar but Uzi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slobovic's guard.
Uzi gets to his feet - Slobovic follows without any prompting.
Uzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slobovic throws out the jab.
Slobovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slobovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Uzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Uzi drops Slobovic with a beautiful combination! Slobovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Uzi is looking for the KO!
Slobovic is rocked!
Uzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Uzi.
Uzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Slobovic backwards.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slobovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uzi swivels and escapes.
Slobovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uzi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uzi tries to clinch there but Slobovic circles away.
Slobovic dives in and grabs Uzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uzi pushes down on Slobovic's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Slobovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Slobovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uzi sprawls well. Uzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slobovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice cross by Uzi.
Slobovic tries for a takedown but Uzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uzi is looking to clinch but Slobovic is avoiding it.
Igor Slobovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slobovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uzi lands a big right hand that sends Slobovic crashing to the mat! Uzi stays standing though and waves Slobovic back to his feet!
Oh Slobovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slobovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Uzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Slobovic circles away.
Uzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slobovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uzi gets through Slobovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uzi lands a right hand.
Uzi drops Slobovic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slobovic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Slobovic is rocked!
Uzi lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Slobovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slobovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uzi has closed the distance and engaged Slobovic in a clinch.
Slobovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Slobovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uzi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igor Slobovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi moves into the clinch.
Uzi gets underhooks to prevent Slobovic's takedown attempt.
Uzi digs a right hand underneath Slobovic's ribcage. Slobovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uzi.
Uzi lands with a right to the head.
Uzi breaks from the clinch.
Slobovic gets tackled into the cage by Uzi. Uzi maintains the clinch.
Uzi lands with a right to the head.
Uzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slobovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uzi counters with a crisp right that sends Slobovic to the canvas! Uzi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Uzi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Placido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placido comes to the cage accompanied by Bone Thugs N Harmony Feat. 2Pac - Thug Luv. Silva has chosen Metallica - The Unforgiven II 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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BJJ Purple 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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Placido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Silva !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Placido misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Placido slips under a jab from Silva .
Placido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses the body punch
and Placido counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Placido saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike but Placido avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Placido wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Placido keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Placido blocks nicely.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Placido knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Placido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Placido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva misses the body punch
and Placido counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Placido counters with a straight right hand.
Ramon Placido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Silva .
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Placido trying to control from the bottom.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Placido defends it.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Placido keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Placido thuds his right hand into Silva 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Placido to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
letting Placido counter with a right hand.
Placido looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Placido misses with a straight left.
Lucas Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Placido to counter with a crisp jab.
Placido takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Placido keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Placido reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva 's guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Placido kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Placido preventing the sweep.
Placido stays in close to Silva 's body and controls the position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Placido postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva .
Silva shoots and misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramon Placido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Silva .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Placido counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Placido which made him look bad.
Nice shot by Silva .
Silva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Placido to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Placido on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Placido tries to get out of the position.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots but Placido is blocking nicely.
Silva is looking to stall here but Placido recovers full guard.
Placido trying to control the position.
Placido has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Placido will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Placido is trying to keep Silva in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Placido to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Placido sprawls well.
Placido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Placido misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Placido!
Silva unloading with bombs!
Silva working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Placido slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Placido is defending well.
Silva controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Placido's head.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Placido dodges it nicely.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Placido with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucas Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Placido is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva 's back!
Silva tries to roll but Placido sticks to his back.
Silva breaks Placido's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva trying to control but Placido is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Placido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva stands and throws Placido's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramon Placido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva .
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Placido keeps working.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lucas Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Placido tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva takes a little break here. Placido wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Silva !
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