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AFC 5 "New Years Eve 2011" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymore Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymore Butts!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Butts's guard now.
Butts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Steel just wasn't active enough.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butts sprawls well. Butts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel fails to pull guard.
Butts pulls guard successfully.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Butts.
Butts 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.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Butts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Butts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel scores with a takedown into Butts's guard.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel is thwarting Butts's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Well, if Steel 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Steel.
Butts tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Butts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel stands up and waves to Butts to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Butts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butts tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Butts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel shoots in but Butts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Butts tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butts is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
Butts is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Steel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Butts drives through with a takedown into Steel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steel wants to stand but Butts is controlling the position.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butts.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butts sprawls well. Butts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Butts is looking to clinch.
Butts fails with the takedown.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seymore Butts.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
Butts shoots in for a double leg but Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Butts is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Butts circles away.
Steel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Steel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel blocks Butts's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Butts wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Butts is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steel content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steel content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Steel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Butts shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Adam Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seymore Butts.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Butts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Butts trying to control but Steel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is taking a breather. Butts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Butts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Butts blocks nicely.
Butts wants to control but Steel passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Steel 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.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Butts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Adam Steel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Butts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Steel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Butts on his heels. He'll look to pass Butts's guard now, I'm sure.
Butts trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel 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.
Steel won't allow Butts to get back to his feet.
Adam Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Butts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Butts gets a takedown into half guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Seymore Butts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Butts advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel 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 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Donskoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Brimstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brimstoned comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Origin - The Burner kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Donskoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Brimstoned!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brimstoned shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Donskoy looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Brimstoned looking to finish Donskoy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Donskoy!
Brimstoned in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brimstoned controlling the pace for now.
Brimstoned raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brimstoned cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brimstoned working Donskoy over with strikes here.
Brimstoned breaks from Donskoy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A big strike lands for Brimstoned! That's really hurt Donskoy and he's turned his back - Brimstoned keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Brimstoned jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Brimstoned!
After the fight, Keith Brimstoned was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Glore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathanial Glore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marty Mcfly!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glore as he avoids it easily.
Glore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcfly is defended easily by Glore.
Glore tries to clinch up.
Glore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mcfly moves into the clinch.
Mcfly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nathanial Glore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mcfly. Glore shrugs it off though.
Glore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcfly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcfly wants it to stay on the feet.
Glore wants to clinch but Mcfly slips to the side
and Mcfly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Glore looking to throw knees to the head but Mcfly is blocking nicely.
Mcfly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nathanial Glore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mcfly.
Mcfly looks to land a combination. Glore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glore dives in and grabs Mcfly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfly pushes down on Glore's head and hops out.
Glore tries to keep at a distance but Mcfly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcfly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glore tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcfly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcfly.
A head punch on the inside from Glore fails to land.
Glore tries a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks it.
Glore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glore trying to stall but Mcfly improves his position.
Glore breaks from the clinch.
Glore dives in and grabs Mcfly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfly pushes down on Glore's head and hops out.
Glore doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcfly circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glore throws a low kick but Mcfly avoids it.
Glore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcfly has Glore up against the cage in a clinch.
Glore misses with a knee strike.
Glore is pressed up against the cage. Mcfly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glore down to the mat. Glore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glore forces Mcfly back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Glore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcfly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glore stalling in the clinch but Mcfly improves position.
Mcfly drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfly looks gassed!
Mcfly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glore wants to stand but Mcfly is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly looking for a guillotine here but Glore defends easily.
Mcfly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glore.
Mcfly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcfly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glore manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcfly content to stall in guard here.
Glore wants to sweep here but Mcfly controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcfly trying to control the position from guard on top but Glore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marty Mcfly was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Glore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcfly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marty Mcfly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Glore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glore tries to clinch up but Mcfly circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glore tries to clinch but Mcfly is having none of it.
Mcfly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mcfly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glore swivels and escapes.
Glore shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcfly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glore wants to clinch.
Mcfly clinches up against the cage.
Glore tries to land a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks with his arms.
Glore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcfly wants a takedown.
Mcfly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glore shoots in for a takedown but Mcfly shows good takedown defense.
Glore tries to clinch but Mcfly moves away
and Mcfly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcfly.
Mcfly is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcfly as Glore tries to tie him up.
Glore is trying to break the clinch but Mcfly has him pressed against the cage.
Glore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glore tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcfly avoids the damage to the body.
Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcfly clinches up against the cage.
Mcfly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcfly has managed to clinch.
Mcfly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcfly as Glore tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glore walks away with a smile on his face. Mcfly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nathanial Glore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mcfly.
Glore throws a leg kick which misses Mcfly's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcfly tries to avoid it.
Glore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glore slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcfly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Glore.
Glore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcfly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcfly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nathanial Glore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glore tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcfly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcfly stuffs the takedown attempt from Glore. Glore gets slowly back to his feet.
Glore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcfly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Glore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcfly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Mcfly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mcfly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcfly on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mcfly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcfly swats away the attempt to clinch by Glore.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glore.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glore, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glore tries to clinch there but Mcfly circles away.
Glore tries to clinch but Mcfly is having none of it.
Mcfly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcfly's calf.
Glore tries to clinch up but Mcfly circles away and keeps his distance.
Glore misses with a takedown attempt - Mcfly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glore delivers a nice body kick.
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.
Glore wants to clinch up but Mcfly keeps it at a distance.
Glore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcfly as he avoids it easily.
Glore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Glore tenderised Mcfly's leg. Mcfly is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Glore dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Glore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcfly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcfly closes the distance and clinches.
Glore looking to slow down the pace here.
Glore gets control of Mcfly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Glore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcfly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcfly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Glore's guard.
Mcfly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfly is taking a breather. Glore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mcfly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marty Mcfly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Glore fails to land the takedown.
Glore tries to keep at a distance but Mcfly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glore is trying to stall.
Mcfly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcfly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glore misses with an elbow strike.
Mcfly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Glore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Glore tries to land a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks with his arms.
Mcfly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Glore to keep the fight standing.
Nathanial Glore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mcfly.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Glore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glore looking to throw knees to the head but Mcfly is blocking nicely.
Glore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glore tries a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks it.
Mcfly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glore prevents it.
Glore tries to land a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks with his arms.
Mcfly blocks an elbow strike from Glore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly blocking some punches.
Glore looking to throw knees to the head but Mcfly is blocking nicely.
Mcfly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mcfly or perhaps it was just good defense by Glore which made him look bad.
Mcfly stuffs the takedown attempt from Glore. Glore gets slowly back to his feet.
Glore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mcfly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glore.
Glore fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcfly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcfly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glore manages to avoid it.
Glore tries to clinch but Mcfly is having none of it.
Glore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcfly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glore as he jumps to the side.
That kick from Glore tenderised Mcfly's leg. Mcfly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glore fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Glore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Glore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Glore!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Dubov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberta comes into the arena with TUF blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Alberta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Dubov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dubov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alberta has double underhooks.
Dubov blocks the elbow strike.
Alberta misses with an elbow over the top.
Alberta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Aleksandr Dubov has been cut.
Dubov fails to pull guard.
Alberta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alberta misses with an elbow over the top.
Dubov is trying to pull guard but Alberta has him pressed against the cage.
Alberta lands an elbow inside.
Dubov blocks an elbow strike from Alberta.
Alberta misses with an elbow strike.
Alberta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alberta has Dubov pressed against the cage, preventing Dubov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dubov avoids a wild elbow strike from Alberta.
Alberta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dubov avoids the elbow strike from Alberta, against the cage.
Alberta lands an elbow that stopped Dubov in his tracks for a moment.
Dubov tries to pull guard but Alberta won't allow it.
Rocco Alberta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Dubov.
Alberta misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberta lands a damaging elbow.
Dubov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dubov works on Alberta's body with a couple of short punches.
Dubov dodges an elbow strike from Alberta.
Alberta misses with an elbow over the top.
Alberta pushes off an throws an elbow but Dubov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alberta misses with an elbow strike.
Alberta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alberta could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Alberta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dubov avoids the elbow strike from Alberta, against the cage.
Dubov avoids a wild elbow strike from Alberta.
Dubov has had enough of the clinch but Alberta keeps him there for the moment.
Alberta prevents the takedown attempt.
Dubov avoids a wild elbow strike from Alberta.
Dubov blocks an elbow strike.
Dubov can't break the clinch.
Dubov blocks an elbow strike from Alberta.
Dubov missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alberta misses with an elbow strike.
Alberta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dubov trying to control the position but instead, Alberta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dubov into the cage.
Dubov effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from Alberta.
Dubov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dubov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alberta stands up from Dubov's guard - Alberta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alberta tries to clinch up but Dubov circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocco Alberta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alberta doesn't manage to clinch there - Dubov circles away.
Alberta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dubov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dubov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alberta eats them both and turns towards Dubov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Rocco Alberta has been cut.
Alberta wants to clinch up but Dubov keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alberta closes the distance and clinches.
Dubov wants to stall.
Dubov takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Aleksandr Dubov's cut even more.
Dubov blocks an elbow strike from Alberta.
Alberta throws an elbow that misses.
Alberta lands an elbow inside that Dubov shrugs off.
Alberta lands a damaging elbow.
Alberta tries a knee to the head but Dubov blocks it.
Alberta throws an elbow but it misses.
Dubov avoids a wild elbow strike from Alberta.
Dubov avoids the elbow strike from Alberta, against the cage.
Dubov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alberta smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Dubov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Alberta is looking to clinch but Dubov is avoiding it.
Dubov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alberta wants to clinch.
Alberta tries to clinch there but Dubov circles away.
Alberta clinches up against the cage.
Dubov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alberta tries to land a knee to the head but Dubov blocks with his arms.
Dubov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alberta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dubov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dubov blocks an elbow strike from Alberta.
Dubov blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rocco Alberta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Alberta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alberta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alberta tries to clinch up but Dubov circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alberta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dubov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alberta is looking to clinch but Dubov is avoiding it.
Alberta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alberta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alberta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alberta looks to clinch
and Dubov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alberta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubov rushes Alberta and presses him up against the cage.
Rocco Alberta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alberta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dubov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubov is trying to pull guard but Alberta has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alberta as Dubov tries to tie him up.
Dubov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alberta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alberta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alberta takes a shot to the head.
Alberta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alberta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alberta lands a damaging elbow.
Alberta lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Aleksandr Dubov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alberta throws an elbow that misses.
Alberta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dubov tries to break free but Alberta pushes him back against the cage.
Dubov tries to pull guard but Alberta holds him up against the cage and eventually Dubov drops back down to his feet.
Rocco Alberta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Dubov.
Alberta landing knees to the body.
Dubov is breathing heavily.
Dubov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alberta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dubov's defenses.
Aleksandr Dubov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alberta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dubov fails to pull guard.
Alberta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dubov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alberta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alberta landing knees to the body.
Alberta scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alberta.
Dubov is trying to drag Alberta to the mat but Alberta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dubov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alberta obliges.
Alberta misses with an elbow over the top.
Alberta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alberta throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Alberta.
Dubov takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aleksandr Dubov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Alberta!
Rocco Alberta decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joules Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boitsoff's entrance music is My Domination. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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18
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joules Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson clinches.
Boitsoff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boitsoff is keeping the position for now.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boitsoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Boitsoff's legs - danger averted.
Boitsoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boitsoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is sitting in close to Boitsoff's body. Boitsoff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boitsoff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitry Boitsoff!
A relieved looking Dmitry Boitsoff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Boskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergej Boskov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sub Zero's chin.
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25
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergej Boskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero lands a head kick. Boskov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zero darts in trying to clinch
and Boskov counters with a single leg into guard. Zero didn't expect that.
Boskov postures up.
Boskov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boskov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zero's head.
Boskov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boskov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boskov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zero trying to control the position.
Boskov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskov is pushing down on Zero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zero is fighting to maintain full guard but Boskov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boskov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boskov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Zero quite badly. Zero pulls Boskov in close trying to recover. Boskov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Zero on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Zero doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Boskov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maks Gracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maks Gracy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Razor Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maks Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gracy is trying to stand up here but Bush is controlling him well.
Bush is working for a submission of some sort.
Bush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracy taking some punishment here, with Bush in his half guard.
Bush stalling.
Bush lands with a punch from half guard.
Bush slips a nice elbow through Gracy's hands, connecting with Gracy's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bush slips a nice elbow through Gracy's hands, connecting with Gracy's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bush closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bush in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bush landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bush in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bush is working Gracy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bush stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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!
Bush gets the takedown into side control.
Bush working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracy on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bush is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracy taking a bit of punishment here - Bush scoring with strikes.
Bush tries for a kimura but Gracy is defending well.
Bush stands up.
Bush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bush works over Gracy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bush works over Gracy with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush is in close to Gracy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracy keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracy keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Gracy has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Gracy's brow.
Bush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bush uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bush advances nicely into full mount.
Bush is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracy trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracy is trying to defend but Bush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bush decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bush working the ground and pound.
Bush gets to mount! Gracy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bush drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gracy! More shots from Bush and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Bush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Sybert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sybert's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Victory. Rua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by drop the world. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
200 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ari Sybert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Rua!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sybert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sybert misses with a lunging right hand
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sybert is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sybert wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Sybert looking to control.
Sybert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua cracks Sybert with a solid left hand.
Rua throwing strikes but missing.
Sybert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Sybert has wrist control.
Rua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sybert keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sybert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua throwing strikes but missing.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Sybert has wrist control.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sybert is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sybert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sybert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua working some strikes from top position.
Rua slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rua there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua working over Sybert with some ground and pound. Sybert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sybert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rua.
Rua 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua throwing shots but Sybert is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sybert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rua.
Sybert regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rua.
Rua wants to control from the top but Sybert keeps moving.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sybert is on top in guard.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sybert passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sybert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sybert defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rua shoots in but Sybert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sybert throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Sybert cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
Sybert throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Rickson Rua has been cut.
Sybert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sybert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Sybert misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Rua as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sybert throws a head kick that misses.
Rua shoots in but Sybert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sybert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua shoots in but Sybert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ari Sybert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Rua.
Sybert just misses with a punch to the body.
Sybert misses with a lunging right hand
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sybert's guard.
Rua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sybert's head.
Rua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rickson Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sybert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua passes Sybert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua trying to control the action but Sybert is working from the bottom.
Rua prevents Sybert from improving his position.
Sybert is not content to let Rua control the position.
Rua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sybert kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sybert keeps working.
Rua with the ground and pound but Sybert uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sybert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua throws an elbow that misses. Sybert uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rua's guard. Nice move by Sybert!
Rua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sybert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sybert uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sybert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sybert is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rickson Rua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sybert tried to score with a low kick but Rua checks it.
Sybert misses with a double jab.
Sybert lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into range.
Sybert tries a head kick but it misses.
Ari Sybert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sybert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sybert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sybert looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Sybert misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sybert keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sybert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sybert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua postures up and lands a big shot to Sybert's brow.
Sybert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sybert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rua throws a strike but Sybert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ari Sybert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sybert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sybert passes into side control.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sybert trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sybert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rua gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Rua!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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