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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Em (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan da Marija Joyce Pavlenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Em!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan da Marija Joyce Pavlenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joyce Pavlenko misses with the combination.
Em shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Em was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Em throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Joyce Pavlenko because Em loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Em looking to control and managing it successfully.
Em wants to control the pace but Joyce Pavlenko is squirming around nicely.
Em raining down shots from the mount!
Joyce Pavlenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Em fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Em is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Joyce Pavlenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Em throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Em throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Joyce Pavlenko because Em loaded up on that one.
Em wants to control the pace but Joyce Pavlenko is squirming around nicely.
Em postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joyce Pavlenko looks a forlorn figure.
Em lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Em fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Em throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Em fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joyce Pavlenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Em pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Em throws some wild stikes that Joyce Pavlenko manages to avoid easily.
Em misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Em throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Em has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joyce Pavlenko's face.
Em has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Em cracks Joyce Pavlenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Em can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joyce Pavlenko is looking to escape.
Em will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Em dominating with strikes here.
Em lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Em sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Em looking to finish with strikes here!
Em is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Joyce Pavlenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Em lands a big shot there that rocks Joyce Pavlenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Em misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Em throws some wild stikes that Joyce Pavlenko manages to avoid easily.
Em with a couple of short strikes.
Joyce Pavlenko taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Em lands a nice shot to the head.
Em landing punches.
Joyce Pavlenko looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Em thowing shots but they're missing.
Em throws some wild stikes that Joyce Pavlenko manages to avoid easily.
Em lands with some strikes.
Em with shots to the head and body - Joyce Pavlenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Em landing strikes, looking to finish!
Em scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joyce Pavlenko?
Em sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Em is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Joyce Pavlenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Em landing shots from mount.
Em has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joyce Pavlenko's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Em 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.
Em shoots in looking for a takedown but Joyce Pavlenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Em's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Em shoots in for a takedown but Joyce Pavlenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Em on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Em tries for a takedown but Joyce Pavlenko circles away easily
and Joyce Pavlenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Em. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joyce Pavlenko digs a good body shot into Em's ribs.
Em looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Em moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Em shoots for a double leg takedown but Joyce Pavlenko sprawls well. He's pushed Em's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Em with a poor takedown
and Joyce Pavlenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joyce Pavlenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Em drives through with a takedown into guard.
Em is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joyce Pavlenko can do to turn this around?
Em thows a big elbow that misses.
Em pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joyce Pavlenko is keeping the position for now.
Em works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Em throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Em thows a huge punch but Joyce Pavlenko dodges it nicely.
Joyce Pavlenko is trying to control but can't.
Em not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Em is looking to advance position but Joyce Pavlenko won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Em throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Em not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Em lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Em slows the pace down in half guard.
Joyce Pavlenko taking some punishment here, with Em in his half guard.
Joyce Pavlenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Em.
Em seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Em sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joyce Pavlenko defending well though.
Em seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joyce Pavlenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Em lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Em tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joyce Pavlenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Em is trying to control the action in half guard but Joyce Pavlenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Em missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joyce Pavlenko wants to control but Em is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Em connects with a nice short shot to Joyce Pavlenko's temple.
Fedor Em overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Em is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Em is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Em is looking to take a break and control but Joyce Pavlenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joyce Pavlenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Em. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Em slips a nice elbow through Joyce Pavlenko's hands, connecting with Joyce Pavlenko's forehead.
Joyce Pavlenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Em.
Em is nestled in close to Joyce Pavlenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Em dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Em shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joyce Pavlenko's guard.
Em throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joyce Pavlenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Em throws a big right hand that misses.
Em loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joyce Pavlenko keeping moving, preventing Em from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Em accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Em pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joyce Pavlenko is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joyce Pavlenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joyce Pavlenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Joyce Pavlenko controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Em throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joyce Pavlenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Em with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joyce Pavlenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Em thows a big elbow that misses.
Em is pushing down on Joyce Pavlenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joyce Pavlenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Em has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joyce Pavlenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Em lands with a punch from half guard.
Em 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.
Em not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce Pavlenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Em.
Joyce Pavlenko wants to control but Em is keeping busy.
Em trying to pass the guard but Joyce Pavlenko defending well.
Em passes the guard and advances to mount!
Em landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Em looking to control and managing it successfully.
Em throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Em lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Em dominating with strikes here.
Em trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Em working Joyce Pavlenko over with strikes here.
Em cracks Joyce Pavlenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Em is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Em scoring with strikes but Joyce Pavlenko is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Em trying to control but Joyce Pavlenko is having none of it.
Em working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Em with the ground and pound from mount.
Em landing strikes from the mount and Joyce Pavlenko is in trouble!
Em with shots to the head and body - Joyce Pavlenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joyce Pavlenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Em working the ground and pound effectively.
Ivan da Marija Joyce Pavlenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Em connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Em showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Em, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Em!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Buterat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosty Badzenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosty Badzenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Buterat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosty Badzenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buterat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Badzenko sprawls well initially but Buterat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Buterat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Buterat controlling his opponent.
Badzenko tries to hold on but Buterat postures up.
Buterat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Badzenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buterat unloads with some shots from mount but Badzenko bucks and avoids them well.
Buterat controlling the pace for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Badzenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buterat avoids the attempt from Badzenko to control.
Badzenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Buterat thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Buterat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Badzenko because Buterat loaded up on that one.
Buterat misses with a head shot.
Buterat content just to control the position here.
Buterat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Badzenko is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buterat is really struggling to control Badzenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Buterat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Buterat could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badzenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buterat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Badzenko tries to improve his position but Buterat has taken his back! Buterat has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Badzenko tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Buterat pushes Badzenko away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vlad Buterat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yvon Yeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sutter Kain - August Underground . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yvon Yeva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yvon Yeva!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Yeva which made him look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Yeva. Those never looked like landing.
Yeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Yeva swinging wildly here.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeva lands a head shot.
Yeva throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yeva avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Yeva. Yeva maintains the clinch.
Yeva scores with a shoulder strike.
Yeva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Yeva.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Yeva tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yeva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yeva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yeva sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jones tries to clinch but Yeva is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Yeva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Yeva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yeva throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yeva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Yeva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yeva Rushes Jones and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Jones is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Yeva Piles on the pressure and Jones crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yvon Yeva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandr Kovrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Patrushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexsandr Kovrov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexsandr Kovrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Patrushev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrushev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Patrushev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovrov pinned against the cage. Kovrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patrushev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexsandr Kovrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Patrushev.
Patrushev shoots in for a double leg but Kovrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexsandr Kovrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovrov throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Sergei Patrushev has been cut.
Patrushev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovrov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Patrushev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patrushev drops his hands momentarily and Kovrov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Patrushev just on the top of the head. Patrushev drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Patrushev - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexsandr Kovrov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geeorges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geeorges StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and StPierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
StPierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. StPierre backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez misses with a combination
letting StPierre counter with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but StPierre ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and StPierre counters with a big right hand! Oh Alvarez is in trouble here! StPierre follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geeorges StPierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dubina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubina comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Road. Kaplan has chosen Of Wolf And Man by Metallica as his entrance music. Ivan Dubina has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dubina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Landon Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaplan closes the distance but Dubina moves to the side
and Dubina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Landon Kaplan has been cut.
Dubina throws a series of punches but Kaplan avoids them all with ease.
Kaplan rushes Dubina and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dubina as Kaplan tries to tie him up.
Dubina presses Kaplan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaplan lands a takedown into guard.
Kaplan stands and throws Dubina's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaplan is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Dubina is not content to let Kaplan control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubina takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kaplan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dubina looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kaplan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dubina is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kaplan lets go of the hold and Dubina can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landon Kaplan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Rogerio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogerio Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Kochergin has chosen Maksim - Nezhnost as his entrance music. Geronimo Rogerio Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Kochergin's chin.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geronimo Rogerio Silva!
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, Andrew Kochergin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Rogerio Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Kochergin which made him look bad.
Kochergin throws a series of punches but Rogerio Silva avoids them all with ease.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogerio Silva dodges the punch combination from Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva blocks a head kick by Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Kochergin, looking for a takedown. Rogerio Silva pushes Kochergin against the cage but Kochergin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogerio Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Kochergin is just out of range.
Kochergin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochergin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kochergin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kochergin thows a body shot but no joy.
Kochergin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kochergin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Rogerio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogerio Silva misses with a looping left.
Kochergin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kochergin lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogerio Silva off the cage and back into rage.
Rogerio Silva dives in and grabs Kochergin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kochergin pushes down on Rogerio Silva's head and hops out.
Kochergin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogerio Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochergin pushes Rogerio Silva off looking to stand but Rogerio Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Rogerio Silva controlling the action here.
Rogerio Silva is pressing down on Kochergin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kochergin is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin is trying to stand back up but Rogerio Silva is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogerio Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kochergin is just riding it out for now. Rogerio Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Rogerio Silva wants to pass to mount but Kochergin is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogerio Silva prevents Kochergin from standing back up.
Rogerio Silva is looking to stall here but Kochergin recovers full guard.
Rogerio Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogerio Silva stops Kochergin from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogerio Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kochergin wants to stand up but Rogerio Silva is controlling him.
We're going to have a standup here because Geronimo Rogerio Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rogerio Silva throws a hook but Kochergin blocks it.
Kochergin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kochergin throws a jab when Rogerio Silva was well out of range.
Kochergin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kochergin throws a lazy head kick
and Rogerio Silva counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kochergin down! Rogerio Silva is looking to finish but Kochergin is intelligently defending himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Rogerio Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogerio Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva looking to pass the guard.
Rogerio Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Rogerio Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Geronimo Rogerio Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rogerio Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Rogerio Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo Rogerio Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kochergin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Kochergin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochergin misses with a combination
and Rogerio Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogerio Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochergin misses with a hook. Rogerio Silva ducked under it nicely.
Rogerio Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kochergin avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogerio Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kochergin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogerio Silva somewhat.
Kochergin cracks Rogerio Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kochergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogerio Silva wants to clinch up but Kochergin keeps it at a distance.
Rogerio Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rogerio Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochergin.
A left lands for Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva throws out a loose jab but Kochergin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogerio Silva works Kochergin's body with a nice hook.
Rogerio Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochergin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva looks to land a combination but Kochergin avoids it well.
Rogerio Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kochergin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Rogerio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochergin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogerio Silva shoots in for a double leg but Kochergin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kochergin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rogerio Silva back to the cage. Kochergin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rogerio Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kochergin misses with the combination.
Rogerio Silva shoots in for a takedown but Kochergin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogerio Silva swings for the body but Kochergin moves out of range.
A jab from Kochergin does it's job there.
Rogerio Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Kochergin tries to sprawl out of it but Rogerio Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kochergin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kochergin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kochergin throws a head kick but Rogerio Silva moves out of range.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochergin fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogerio Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kochergin pinned against the cage. Kochergin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Kochergin does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva throws a hook but Kochergin avoids it easily.
Kochergin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kochergin swivels and escapes.
Rogerio Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and Rogerio Silva moves out of range easily.
Kochergin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogerio Silva throws out the jab.
Kochergin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kochergin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rogerio Silva takes a step back to recover.
Geronimo Rogerio Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Rogerio Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogerio Silva drops his hands momentarily and Kochergin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kochergin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rogerio Silva avoids the head kick by Kochergin.
Kochergin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogerio Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Kochergin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochergin avoids the body shot from Rogerio Silva.
Kochergin lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Kochergin.
Kochergin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogerio Silva shoots in for a takedown but Kochergin shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva looks for a takedown but Kochergin sprawls well.
Kochergin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rogerio Silva is rocked!
It looks like Geronimo Rogerio Silva has been cut.
Kochergin throws a powerful right kick. Rogerio Silva tried to block low but the kick was high! Rogerio Silva was taken right off of his feet! Kochergin jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Kochergin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeni Raduchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McLumberg's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeni Raduchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raduchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from McLumberg.
McLumberg throws a head kick but Raduchenko moves out of range.
Raduchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McLumberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
McLumberg is controlling Raduchenko's posture.
McLumberg is trying to keep Raduchenko in close.
McLumberg pushes Raduchenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by McLumberg misses
and Raduchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raduchenko.
Raduchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raduchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLumberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raduchenko wants to pass the guard but McLumberg is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg controls Raduchenko momentarily but Raduchenko frees himself.
Raduchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
McLumberg pulls Raduchenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Raduchenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
McLumberg doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Raduchenko trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
McLumberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLumberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raduchenko drops back looking for a leg! McLumberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLumberg manages to kick Raduchenko off! Raduchenko jumps back into McLumberg's guard.
McLumberg trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but McLumberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raduchenko throwing strikes from guard but McLumberg blocks nicely.
McLumberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raduchenko connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raduchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raduchenko won't allow McLumberg to sweep him here.
McLumberg trying to keep a closed guard but Raduchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Raduchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McLumberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Raduchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko trying to control the position.
McLumberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Raduchenko keeping moving, preventing McLumberg from controlling successfully.
Raduchenko looking for a guillotine here but McLumberg defends easily.
Raduchenko is looking for a triangle but McLumberg pushes his legs off easily.
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.
McLumberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Raduchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raduchenko keeping full guard, as McLumberg tries to pass.
McLumberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Raduchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raduchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLumberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raduchenko working for a triangle but McLumberg defends it easily.
Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Raduchenko 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.
McLumberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Raduchenko has a takedown stuffed.
McLumberg throws a body punch but Raduchenko moves out of range.
McLumberg swings widly with a right hand
and Raduchenko counters with a left to the body.
McLumberg misses with a left hand
and Raduchenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLumberg throws a looping overhand right but Raduchenko ducks down to avoid it.
McLumberg misses with a straight left.
McLumberg throws a lazy head kick
and Raduchenko counters with a head kick.
McLumberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raduchenko lands with a nice body punch.
Raduchenko misses with a low kick.
McLumberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raduchenko stuns McLumberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raduchenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLumberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raduchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McLumberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Raduchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLumberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raduchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raduchenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLumberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raduchenko scoring with punches from side control.
Raduchenko working away.
Raduchenko is putting a hurting on McLumberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Raduchenko throws an elbow but McLumberg slips to the side and avoids it well.
Raduchenko working away.
Raduchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McLumberg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLumberg is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Raduchenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McLumberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McLumberg gets back to full guard.
Raduchenko preventing the sweep.
McLumberg looking to control.
Raduchenko trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
McLumberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raduchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLumberg is keeping the position for now.
McLumberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raduchenko's guard.
McLumberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLumberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raduchenko looking for a guillotine here but McLumberg defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLumberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raduchenko's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLumberg stalling.
Raduchenko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Raduchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Raduchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Raduchenko avoids the head kick by McLumberg.
Jack McLumberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raduchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raduchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
McLumberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Raduchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McLumberg wants to improve his position but Raduchenko is controlling well.
Raduchenko working the head and body with strikes.
Raduchenko is trying to control the action in half guard but McLumberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raduchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McLumberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raduchenko.
Raduchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLumberg defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLumberg wants to get back to full guard.
McLumberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raduchenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raduchenko's back!
Raduchenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Raduchenko looking for submissions off his back.
McLumberg wants to take a breather but Raduchenko is having none of it.
Raduchenko won't allow McLumberg to pass to mount.
Raduchenko manages to get to full guard.
Raduchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLumberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raduchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raduchenko trying to strike off his back.
Raduchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLumberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raduchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLumberg has managed to get both his arms back between Raduchenko's legs - danger averted.
Raduchenko looking to control.
McLumberg wants to pass the guard but Raduchenko is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg wants to control from the top but Raduchenko keeps moving.
Raduchenko keeping full guard, as McLumberg tries to pass.
McLumberg wants to control from the top but Raduchenko keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack McLumberg wasn't active enough on the ground.
McLumberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLumberg scores with a hook to the body. Raduchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLumberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raduchenko counters with a good low kick that McLumberg was not able to check.
Yevgeni Raduchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLumberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by McLumberg misses
and Raduchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raduchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McLumberg keeping moving, preventing Raduchenko from controlling successfully.
Raduchenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko postures up.
Jack McLumberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raduchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
McLumberg keeping moving, preventing Raduchenko from controlling successfully.
McLumberg controls Raduchenko momentarily but Raduchenko frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McLumberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack McLumberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The crowd cheers as McLumberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raduchenko doesn't seem phased though.
Raduchenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLumberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLumberg gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeni Raduchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raduchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeni Raduchenko!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Takoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Posse!. Takoy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daft Punk - End of Line. Odin Takoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
21
230 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Odin Takoy!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke looks to clinch
letting Takoy counter with a right hand.
Duke darts in and clinches Takoy up against the cage.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takoy's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takoy.
Takoy takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Odin Takoy has been cut.
Duke lands an uppercut.
Duke misses with an elbow strike.
Takoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Duke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Takoy fails to land.
Takoy tries a body shot but Duke blocks it.
Takoy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duke tries to land a knee to the head but Takoy blocks with his arms.
Takoy blocks an elbow strike from Duke.
Takoy tries to break the clinch but Duke is controlling the position.
Takoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke prevents a body shot from Takoy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duke.
Duke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duke lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takoy blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Takoy working aggressively here.
Duke lands an elbow just above Takoy 's eye.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Takoy backwards.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takoy backwards.
Takoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Duke.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takoy backwards.
Takoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Takoy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takoy.
Takoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duke lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Takoy looks gassed!
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duke misses with a knee strike.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke with a knee to the head.
Takoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takoy has a couple of punches blocked by Duke.
Duke connects with a knee to the head.
Takoy takes an elbow to the temple.
Takoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takoy throws a head punch that misses.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Takoy in his tracks for a moment.
Takoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Takoy in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takoy.
Duke lands a damaging elbow.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takoy lands with a right to the head.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Takoy in his tracks for a moment.
Takoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Duke scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duke lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duke obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
A right hook to the body lands for Duke.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Takoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Duke controls his hands.
Duke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takoy has a couple of punches blocked by Duke.
Takoy can't find room to land a body shot as Duke controls the action.
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Duke lands a right hand.
Takoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Takoy.
Duke pushes Takoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke misses with a knee strike.
Duke connects with a knee to the head.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takoy backwards.
Knees to the body from Duke.
Takoy takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke has Takoy pressed against the cage, preventing Takoy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Duke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke looking to throw knees to the head but Takoy is blocking nicely.
Duke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duke lands a nice short elbow.
Takoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duke's back!
Duke trying to control the action but Takoy just sinks the hooks in.
Takoy misses with an elbow to the head.
Duke breaks Takoy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takoy wants to get back to his feet but Duke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duke is working Takoy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoy wants to sweep here but Duke controlling him for the moment.
Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but Takoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Duke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takoy keeps working.
Takoy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duke connects with a decent elbow.
Duke lands an elbow.
Duke lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Duke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Duke is looking to take a break and control but Takoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke scores with punches from side control.
Takoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takoy wants to control but Duke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Duke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Takoy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
Duke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
Duke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takoy throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
Duke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takoy takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
Takoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Duke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takoy misses with a combination
and Duke counters by moving into the clinch.
Duke tries a knee to the head but Takoy blocks it.
Duke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison Duke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takoy is breathing heavily.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takoy's defenses.
Duke blocking some punches.
Takoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takoy throws a head punch that misses.
Takoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Duke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duke drops an elbow to the side of Takoy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takoy trying to control here.
Duke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takoy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takoy is looking to improve his position.
Duke working over Takoy with some ground and pound. Takoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takoy wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takoy wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoy wants to control but Duke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Takoy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harrison Duke!
Harrison Duke is the new heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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