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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrit Steenbergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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186 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Bear!
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, Gerrit Steenbergen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steenbergen closes the distance and clinches.
Steenbergen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bear prevents Steenbergen from breaking the clinch.
Steenbergen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steenbergen has hold of Bear's hands but Bear slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steenbergen tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Bear lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steenbergen tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Bear missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bear with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steenbergen is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steenbergen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steenbergen wants to get back to his feet but Bear is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Steenbergen is retaining full guard.
Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Steenbergen is retaining full guard.
Bear stops Steenbergen from standing up.
Bear passes into half guard.
Bear trying to pass the guard but Steenbergen defending well.
Steenbergen is trying to stand up here but Bear is controlling him well.
Bear controlling the action here.
Steenbergen has hold of Bear's hands but Bear slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bear drops an elbow to the side of Steenbergen's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bear stops Steenbergen from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Bear.
Steenbergen tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steenbergen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steenbergen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear working over Steenbergen with some ground and pound. Steenbergen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bear lands a nice short elbow.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steenbergen defending well though.
Bear working Steenbergen over with strikes.
Bear is trying to control the action in half guard but Steenbergen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bear lands strikes from half guard.
Steenbergen tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Bear landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bear is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bear seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steenbergen for as long as he can get away with.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bear lands a nice short elbow.
Bear looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steenbergen is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steenbergen is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steenbergen trying to control here.
Bear is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steenbergen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bear breaks from Steenbergen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bear is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steenbergen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Steenbergen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bear landing shots from mount.
Bear raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Bear connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bear raining down shots from the mount!
Bear dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bear dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steenbergen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bear has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steenbergen regains guard immediately.
Bear is stalling in the full guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Steenbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steenbergen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Steenbergen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bear's guard.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steenbergen wants to get up but he can't break Bear's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear is pulling down on Steenbergen's head. It's preventing any offense from Steenbergen, at least for the moment.
Steenbergen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steenbergen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bear's guard.
Bear is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steenbergen being controlled here momentarily.
Steenbergen wants to get up but he can't break Bear's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steenbergen forces Bear back against the cage and clinches.
Bear keeps control of Steenbergen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bear keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steenbergen's efforts to push away.
Bear turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bear manages to end up in side control.
Bear working the ground and pound from side control.
Bear lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear lands some shots froms side control.
Bear grinds an elbow into Steenbergen's temple.
Steenbergen prevents Bear from improving position.
Bear lands a few punches from side control.
Bear tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steenbergen's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steenbergen's face as Bear controls the position.
Steenbergen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bear connects with a decent elbow.
Bear working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Steenbergen is looking to reverse the position.
Steenbergen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steenbergen is looking to escape.
Bear is nestled in close to Steenbergen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steenbergen trying to control from the bottom.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Bear there.
Bear scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant 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!
Bear scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steenbergen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bear looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steenbergen pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control.
Bear looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steenbergen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Steenbergen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bear scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bear trying to pass the guard but Steenbergen defending well.
Teddy Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear working over Steenbergen with some ground and pound. Steenbergen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bear stops Steenbergen from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear lands with a punch from half guard.
Steenbergen wants to get back to full guard but Bear has passed into side control.
Steenbergen is breathing heavily.
Bear is putting a hurting on Steenbergen here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bear dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bear. That's going to slow Steenbergen down.
Steenbergen clinches with his opponent.
Steenbergen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bear has double underhooks.
Steenbergen tries to break free but Bear pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bear with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steenbergen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bear has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bear wants to control the pace but Steenbergen is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bear lands a heavy elbow.
Bear unloading with bombs!
Steenbergen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steenbergen is bucking up trying to escape but Bear cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bear has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steenbergen's face.
Bear raining down shots from the mount!
Bear landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steenbergen wants to control but Bear is having none of it.
Steenbergen is working to get back to half guard.
Steenbergen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to control the action but Steenbergen is working from the bottom.
Bear controlling the pace.
Steenbergen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Bear working over Steenbergen with some ground and pound. Steenbergen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steenbergen is trying to stand back up but Bear is controlling him
Bear is looking to advance position but Steenbergen 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. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Steenbergen's temple.
Steenbergen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Steenbergen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steenbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bear 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.
Teddy Bear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear controlling the action here.
Steenbergen is trying to stand up here but Bear is controlling him well.
Bear controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steenbergen wants to get back to full guard.
Teddy Bear has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bear closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Steenbergen's face as Bear controls the position.
Steenbergen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steenbergen is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steenbergen can do to turn this around?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Teddy Bear has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bear gets tackled into the cage by Steenbergen. Steenbergen maintains the clinch.
Steenbergen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bear has double underhooks.
Steenbergen has had enough of the clinch but Bear keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear lands a takedown into guard.
Bear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steenbergen on the ground.
Bear passes Steenbergen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gerrit Steenbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Bear!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Toby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Toby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Levesque!
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, John Toby!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toby dodges the punch combination from Levesque.
Levesque walks into a left hand.
Toby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Levesque throws a looping overhand right but Toby ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Levesque or perhaps it was just good defense by Toby which made him look bad.
Levesque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Levesque backs up against the cage.
Toby leaves Levesque with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Levesque doesn't manage to clinch there - Toby circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levesque is defended easily by Toby.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toby fails to land with a series of punches.
Levesque throws a combination. Toby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Toby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque is looking to clinch.
Toby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Toby misses with the combination.
Toby swats away the attempt to clinch by Levesque.
Levesque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toby throws a series of punches but Levesque avoids them all with ease.
Toby just misses with a punch to the body.
Toby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Levesque to score with a decent uppercut.
Toby throws a series of punches but Levesque moves out of range.
Toby walks into a left hand.
Toby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Levesque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toby throws a head kick but Levesque moves out of range.
Levesque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toby counters with a three punch combo that has Levesque backing up. Levesque nods at Toby to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque has a takedown stuffed.
Levesque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toby throws a hook to the side of Levesque's head but Levesque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Levesque doesn't seem bothered though.
Levesque fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Levesque misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Levesque. Toby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacques Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toby lands with a nice body punch.
Levesque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toby back to the cage. Levesque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good standup being displayed there by Toby as he connects with a hook.
Toby throws a wild body kick that Levesque sees coming a mile off.
Levesque moves in looking to clinch but Toby pushes him off.
Levesque avoids the body shot from Toby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Levesque, as that shot connected.
Levesque shoots in for a double leg but Toby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levesque wants to clinch up but Toby keeps it at a distance.
Toby moves away from the strike by Levesque.
Levesque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toby as he jumps to the side.
Levesque misses with a double jab
and Toby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Levesque is breathing heavily.
Toby connects with a body shot.
Levesque tries to clinch up.
Toby throws the left hand but Levesque avoids the punch easily.
Toby throws a nice looking combination but Levesque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown but Toby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levesque's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Levesque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toby manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque checks a low kick from Toby.
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levesque moves in looking to clinch but Toby pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Levesque.
Toby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levesque moves away.
Levesque feints a jab promting Toby to slip. Levesque then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toby lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levesque gets the takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Toby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Levesque.
Levesque trying to control the position but Toby is working away.
Levesque looks up at the clock and then as Toby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Levesque smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Toby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Levesque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levesque lands a nice looking body shot.
Toby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toby lands a jab to the head.
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch but Toby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Levesque fails with the takedown.
Toby shoots in looking for a takedown. Levesque tries to sprawl out of it but Toby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Levesque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toby gets caught napping as Levesque dives in and scores a takedown. Toby manages to retain guard.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Toby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levesque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levesque trying to control but Toby is working from the bottom.
Levesque throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Levesque throws a big right hand that misses.
Levesque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Toby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque 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.
Toby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levesque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levesque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levesque throws a big right hand that misses.
Toby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levesque. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toby keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque stops Toby from standing up.
Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levesque working some strikes from top position.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Toby keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levesque distracts Toby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levesque throws a big right hand that misses.
Toby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Levesque landing with the ground and pound.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Toby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levesque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toby wants to get back to his feet but Levesque is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Levesque stands up over Toby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Toby is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Toby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacques Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toby looking for subs off his back but Levesque has passed one foot through into half guard.
Levesque is nestled in close to Toby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levesque working over Toby with some ground and pound. Toby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levesque lands with a punch from half guard.
Levesque missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Levesque dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Levesque misses with a double jab.
Toby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levesque scores with a three punch combo!
Levesque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toby as he avoids it easily.
Levesque shoots in but no luck this time.
Levesque throws a lazy right hand but Toby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toby gets caught flat footed, as Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Levesque working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toby's head.
Levesque throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levesque's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levesque lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toby has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Levesque has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Levesque.
Toby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Levesque.
Toby struggling a bit here.
Toby is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Levesque is putting a hurting on Toby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Levesque throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Levesque trying to control the action but Toby is working from the bottom.
Levesque misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looks up at the clock and then as Toby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Levesque smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Levesque throws an elbow but Toby slips to the side and avoids it well.
Levesque sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Toby is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Levesque misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Levesque wants to control but Toby is keeping him busy.
Levesque in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Levesque looks up at the clock and then as Toby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Levesque smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Toby defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levesque is chipping away with strikes.
Levesque lands a nice forearm strike.
Levesque working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Levesque's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Toby dodges the ground and pound from Levesque.
Levesque throws a strike aimed at the side of Toby's head but Toby avoids it well.
Levesque wants to control but Toby is keeping him busy.
Levesque tries to score with some ground and pound. Toby controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toby keeps working.
Levesque throws a strike aimed at the side of Toby's head but Toby avoids it well.
Levesque scores with punches from side control.
Toby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Levesque.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Levesque connects with a decent elbow.
Levesque throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Toby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Levesque's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Levesque lands a few punches from side control.
Levesque scoring with punches from side control.
Toby regains half guard there - taking advantage of Levesque's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Levesque content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levesque has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Levesque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levesque 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Levesque!
Jacques Levesque was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Ruslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gareth Lewis!
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, Andrei Ruslov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis tries to clinch but Ruslov is having none of it.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruslov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruslov slows the pace down in half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Ruslov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruslov trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away.
Ruslov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruslov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lewis wants to control but Ruslov is keeping busy.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lewis lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruslov shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruslov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Ruslov is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslov looking to pass the guard.
Ruslov postures up.
Ruslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruslov looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ruslov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruslov postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Ruslov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Ruslov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruslov cracks Lewis with a big right hand but Lewis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lewis!
BOOM! Ruslov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ruslov looking to finish Lewis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lewis!
Ruslov cracks Lewis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruslov is landing with some decent strikes but Lewis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ruslov with shots to the head and body - Lewis looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruslov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lewis is bucking up trying to escape but Ruslov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lewis is looking to improve his position but Ruslov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ruslov wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslov content just to control the position here.
Ruslov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lewis is looking to improve his position but Ruslov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ruslov working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Ruslov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruslov dominating with strikes here.
Ruslov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lewis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ruslov wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Ruslov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruslov shoots in but no luck this time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruslov.
Ruslov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Check out the look on Ruslov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ruslov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruslov dominates the positioning.
Ruslov is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruslov cracks Lewis with a big right hand but Lewis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ruslov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslov moves into full mount!
Ruslov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruslov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ruslov working Lewis over with strikes here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruslov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruslov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Lewis is rocked!
It looks like Gareth Lewis has been cut.
Ruslov softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Lewis is out cold! Ruslov jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Ruslov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Golota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ilijito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Golota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Ilijito!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilijito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ilijito shoots for a takedown but Golota saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ilijito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Golota counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Antonio Ilijito has been cut.
Golota lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Golota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Golota.
Ilijito should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golota steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ilijito is out on his feet! Golota sets himself and nearly takes Ilijito's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrew Golota!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bis das Blut gefriert kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Jonson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Miller's chin.
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186 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonson.
Jonson misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller throws a strike but Jonson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Jonson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jonson kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
Jonson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonson throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Jonson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jonson swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jonson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jonson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Miller sprawling to the canvas! Miller rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jonson finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonson darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Jonson didn't expect that.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller stops Jonson from standing up.
Jonson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Jonson is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Jonson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jonson throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jonson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller stops Jonson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jonson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jonson's head.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller prevents Jonson from getting back to his feet.
Miller postures up in Jonson's guard and throws a big left but Jonson blocks it.
Jonson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jonson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jonson throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Jonson moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonson wants to clinch.
Jonson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonson wants to clinch
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonson misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Jonson.
Jonson lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Jonson takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miller is rocked!
Jonson has managed to clinch.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Jon Jonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonson closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Jonson throws a monster overhand right that drops Miller! Jonson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jonson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Aresenault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aresenault comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Jack Hamilton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Aresenault's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Aresenault!
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, Jack Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aresenault throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Aresenault lands with a kick to the temple. Hamilton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hamilton is looking to slow Aresenault down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamilton. That's going to slow Aresenault down.
Hamilton fakes the leg kick and cracks Aresenault in the body.
Hamilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Aresenault.
Aresenault connects with a leg kick. Hamilton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aresenault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aresenault throws a head kick that misses.
Hamilton throws a sloppy head kick
and Aresenault counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hamilton's knee momentarily.
Aresenault keeps Hamilton at a distance using the push kick.
Aresenault throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Aresenault lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aresenault throws a nice head kick!
Aresenault gets a clinch.
Aresenault lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aresenault scores a nice knee to the body.
Hamilton has had enough of the clinch but Aresenault keeps him there for the moment.
Aresenault is trying to break the clinch but Hamilton is controlling him.
Aresenault breaks the clinch.
Aresenault doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamilton circles away.
Aresenault blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
Aresenault tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Aresenault.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.
Aresenault wants to clinch but Hamilton slips to the side
and Hamilton counters with a nice body kick.
Hamilton keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aresenault lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aresenault tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
Aresenault doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamilton circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aresenault throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton throws a sloppy head kick
and Aresenault counters with a head kick.
Aresenault throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aresenault is looking to clinch.
Aresenault scores with a push kick.
Aresenault blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
Hamilton looks gassed!
Aresenault misses with a head kick.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Hamilton.
Hamilton keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamilton throws a head kick but Aresenault moves out of range.
Aresenault avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick by Hamilton misses
and Aresenault counters with a body kick.
Aresenault doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamilton circles away.
A head kick misses from Aresenault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aresenault avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aresenault!
That kick from Aresenault tenderised Hamilton's leg. Hamilton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aresenault forces Hamilton back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton is trying to maintain a safe position but Aresenault gets an underhook and turns Hamilton into the cage.
Aresenault manages to break the clinch.
Aresenault throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aresenault throws a head kick that Hamilton semi-blocks.
Hamilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aresenault clinches.
A knee to the head by Aresenault.
Hamilton is trying to break the clinch but Aresenault has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hamilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aresenault breaks the clinch.
Aresenault displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamilton throws out the jab.
Aresenault feints and then cracks Hamilton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hamilton down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aresenault checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aresenault.
Aresenault tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aresenault connects with a high kick.
Aresenault tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aresenault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aresenault throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton throws a nice head kick!
Aresenault throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Hamilton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aresenault. Aresenault obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Hamilton misses
and Aresenault counters with a leg kick.
Aresenault tries to clinch there but Hamilton circles away.
Aresenault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Aresenault dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aresenault closes the distance and clinches.
Aresenault unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hamilton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aresenault breaks from the clinch.
Aresenault tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aresenault blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
Aresenault misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aresenault pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamilton throws a head kick but Aresenault moves out of range.
Hamilton gets tackled into the cage by Aresenault. Aresenault maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hamilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aresenault manages to break the clinch.
Aresenault takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Aresenault uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamilton.
Aresenault avoids a punch combination nicely.
David Aresenault is winning the standup battle so far.
Aresenault throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aresenault throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamilton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle, before Aresenault throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hamilton's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Aresenault lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). David Aresenault!
A victorious David Aresenault thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Distrutivo Tramontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mink Furer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mink Furer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Distrutivo Tramontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Furer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Furer lands in his opponent's guard.
Tramontana working for a triangle but Furer defends it easily.
Tramontana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tramontana looking for a guillotine here but Furer defends easily.
Tramontana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tramontana keeping moving, preventing Furer from controlling successfully.
Tramontana has his foot on Furer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furer works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tramontana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Furer throwing strikes from guard but Tramontana blocks nicely.
Tramontana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tramontana has his foot on Furer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furer works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tramontana is breathing heavily.
Tramontana looking for a guillotine here but Furer defends easily.
Furer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tramontana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furer throws a big elbow that misses.
Furer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Furer lands a couple of elbows.
Furer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tramontana has wrist control.
Tramontana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Furer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furer cracks Tramontana with a solid left hand.
Furer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tramontana looking for a guillotine here but Furer defends easily.
Furer slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furer 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.
Tramontana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tramontana actively working from the bottom here.
Tramontana looking for submissions off his back.
Furer is nestled in close to Tramontana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Furer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tramontana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tramontana gets full guard.
Furer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tramontana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Furer with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tramontana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furer stands and throws Tramontana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Furer cracks Tramontana with a big elbow.
Furer landing a few strikes.
Tramontana is looking for a sweep.
Furer working the ground and pound.
Furer working the ground and pound.
Furer cracks Tramontana with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Furer in side control, throwing shots but Tramontana defends.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tramontana is trying to improve his position.
Furer wants to control but Tramontana is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tramontana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furer working the head with strikes.
Tramontana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Furer working the head with strikes.
Tramontana takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Furer landing a few strikes.
Tramontana manages to get back to half guard.
Furer lands strikes from half guard.
Tramontana looking for submissions off his back.
Tramontana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furer 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.
Furer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Furer raining down shots from the mount!
Furer raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mink Furer 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.
Tramontana misses with a takedown attempt
and Furer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Furer.
Furer throws a big right hand that misses.
Furer works over Tramontana with some ground and pound from guard.
Furer advances to half guard.
Tramontana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furer is looking to take a break and control but Tramontana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tramontana defending well though.
Furer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tramontana looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tramontana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Furer throwing strikes from guard but Tramontana blocks nicely.
Furer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tramontana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furer defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramontana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Furer uses it to pass to side control.
Furer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tramontana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tramontana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Furer crashes against the mat.
Tramontana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Furer landing a few strikes.
Furer throws a strike aimed at the side of Tramontana's head but Tramontana avoids it well.
Tramontana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Furer lands some shots froms side control.
Tramontana is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furer wants to control but Tramontana is keeping him busy.
Furer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tramontana is trying to work for a sweep but Furer has mounted him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furer landing punches.
Furer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Furer lands with some strikes.
Furer landing strikes from the mount.
Tramontana gets back to half guard.
Furer throwing shots but Tramontana is blocking nicely.
Tramontana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furer working over Tramontana with some ground and pound. Tramontana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tramontana actively working from the bottom here.
Furer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Furer lands a nice short elbow.
Furer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Furer lands strikes from half guard.
Furer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Furer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Furer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tramontana looking for submissions off his back.
Tramontana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Furer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Furer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tramontana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furer.
Tramontana looking for submissions off his back.
Furer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Furer drops an elbow to the side of Tramontana's head.
Furer wants to take a breather but Tramontana is having none of it.
Furer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mink Furer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tramontana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tramontana.
Tramontana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furer throwing strikes but missing.
Tramontana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furer.
Furer with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furer landing with the ground and pound.
Tramontana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furer is aware though and is defending well.
Furer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furer connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furer postures up in Tramontana's guard and throws a big left but Tramontana blocks it.
Tramontana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Furer pushes down on Tramontana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Furer is nestled in close to Tramontana, 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.
Mink Furer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tramontana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Furer clinches with his opponent.
Furer slowing the pace effectively.
Tramontana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Furer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tramontana has a takedown stuffed.
Furer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tramontana's guard.
Furer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tramontana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furer has managed to get both his arms back between Tramontana's legs - danger averted.
Furer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Furer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tramontana has wrist control.
Furer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tramontana has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Furer preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furer postures up in Tramontana's guard and throws a big left but Tramontana blocks it.
Tramontana working for a triangle but Furer defends it easily.
Furer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furer scoring with some ground and pound.
Furer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tramontana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tramontana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Furer throws a big elbow that misses.
Furer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tramontana keeping moving, preventing Furer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Furer throwing strikes from guard but Tramontana blocks nicely.
Tramontana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tramontana working for a triangle but Furer defends it easily.
Furer throws a big elbow that misses.
Furer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tramontana is looking for a triangle but Furer pushes his legs off easily.
Furer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Furer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Furer lands in his opponent's guard.
Furer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Furer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tramontana has wrist control.
Furer won't allow Tramontana to sweep him here.
Furer landing some decent shots from guard.
Tramontana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Furer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Furer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tramontana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furer postures up and lands a big shot to Tramontana's brow.
Furer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furer works over Tramontana with some ground and pound from guard.
Furer lands a couple of elbows.
Tramontana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tramontana has wrist control.
Furer throws a big elbow that misses.
Furer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tramontana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Furer is working Tramontana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furer throws a big elbow that misses.
Tramontana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tramontana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furer is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tramontana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furer has managed to get both his arms back between Tramontana's legs - danger averted.
Furer postures up and lands a big shot to Tramontana's brow.
Distrutivo Tramontana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mink Furer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furer connects with a couple of short punches.
Furer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tramontana has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mink Furer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Furer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mink Furer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tokill (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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23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Blachowicz!
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, Ivan Tokill!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachowicz misses with a head kick.
Blachowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Tokill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blachowicz to the ground. Tokill is now in Blachowicz's guard.
Blachowicz is looking to stand up but Tokill isn't so interested in that idea.
Tokill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tokill throws a big elbow that misses.
Tokill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Tokill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tokill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tokill stops Blachowicz from standing up.
Blachowicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokill is pushing down on Blachowicz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blachowicz is fighting to maintain full guard but Tokill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tokill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tokill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blachowicz is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blachowicz taking some punishment here, with Tokill in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tokill lands strikes from half guard.
Tokill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blachowicz pushes Tokill off looking to stand but Tokill dives back in and keeps control.
Tokill content to control rather than advance.
Ivan Tokill has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from Blachowicz does no damage.
Tokill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blachowicz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tokill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blachowicz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tokill trying to control the pace.
Tokill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tokill has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Blachowicz defend it? Tokill steps over the head and cranks it - Blachowicz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tokill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tokill!
After the big win, Ivan Tokill made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rurik Kokovtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rurik Kokovtsov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokovtsov misses with a wild combination.
Kokovtsov throws a right and a left that Carwin avoids nicely.
Kokovtsov looks to land a combination but Carwin avoids it well.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Kokovtsov avoids nicely.
Kokovtsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokovtsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Kokovtsov.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
Kokovtsov Throws a clean left jab. Kokovtsov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Carwin's chin! Carwin crumbles to the ground and Kokovtsov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kokovtsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rurik Kokovtsov! Rurik Kokovtsov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Rurik Kokovtsov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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