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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Junakovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Junakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knockout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Knockout.
Knockout throws a series of punches but Junakovic moves out of range.
Knockout misses with a double jab
and Junakovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knockout won't be happy with that.
Junakovic working the ground and pound but Knockout is defending the strikes.
Junakovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junakovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knockout parries the strikes from Junakovic easily there. Junakovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knockout to escape.
Junakovic grinds an elbow into Knockout's temple.
Junakovic lands a few punches from side control.
Junakovic in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Knockout is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mario Junakovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikheil Bakradze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakradze's entrance music is Good Feeling. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikheil Bakradze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raffer Steele!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakradze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Bakradze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakradze misses with a kick to the body
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
Bakradze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bakradze lands with a nice body kick.
Bakradze tried to score with a low kick but Steele checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakradze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Bakradze counters with a thumping low kick.
Bakradze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakradze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
Bakradze is breathing heavily.
Bakradze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steele.
Steele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakradze checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffer Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakradze's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakradze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele throws a push kick but Bakradze slaps the foot to one side.
Bakradze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakradze closes the distance and clinches.
Steele blocking some punches.
Bakradze blocks an uppercut.
Bakradze can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakradze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Bakradze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bakradze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakradze moves out of range of the leg kick from Steele.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Bakradze moves away and avoids it.
Steele misses with a low kick as Bakradze jumps back.
Bakradze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakradze cracks Steele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bakradze will feel that in the morning.
Steele throws a low kick but Bakradze moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele lands a big head kick that sends Bakradze tumbling to the mat! Steele takes a step backwards and waves Bakradze back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bakradze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steele! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raffer Steele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KING KING KING. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammad Lowal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses the jab.
Lowal takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Lowal moved out of range.
Lowal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Lowal scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but Lowal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lowal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lowal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowal controlling the position easily from mount.
Lowal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Lowal wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Evans turns into him and now he's in Lowal's guard.
Lowal keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowal has wrist control.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Lowal blocks nicely.
Evans stops Lowal from standing up.
Lowal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lowal has hold of Evans's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Evans manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lowal tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Lowal throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal goes for an armbar but Evans turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Evans.
Lowal wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowal has wrist control.
Lowal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Lowal.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Lowal is retaining full guard.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowal is keeping the position for now.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans is looking to advance position but Lowal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
Lowal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lowal throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Lowal's attempts to control the action.
Lowal working for a submission but Evans is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Lowal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lowal works the jab nicely.
Evans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lowal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Lowal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Lowal from controlling successfully.
Lowal preventing the sweep.
Lowal with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lowal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Evans has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lowal has passed into side control.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
Lowal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lowal tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evans stops Lowal from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lowal swings around for an armbar but Evans sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lowal's guard.
Lowal pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lowal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans distracts Lowal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans cracks Lowal with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lowal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans won't allow Lowal to sweep him here.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Evans throws a strike but Lowal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans is trying to keep Lowal in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lowal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evans dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mohammad Lowal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lowal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Lowal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lowal looking to score a takedown here. Evans is defending well but Lowal drives through and ends up in Evans's guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Lowal from controlling successfully.
Lowal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mohammad Lowal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Lowal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lowal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Evans 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.
Lowal looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowal controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lowal is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans is looking to advance position but Lowal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lowal working for a guillotine from mount but Evans is in no mood to give up.
Mohammad Lowal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
Evans tries to lock up and control but Lowal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal controlling his opponent.
Rashad Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans regains half guard.
Lowal trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Evans!
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lowal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
Lowal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Lowal's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad Lowal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lowal 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad Lowal!
A very excited looking Mohammad Lowal rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandro Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandro Alexandrov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gordon Freeman's 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
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
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, Alexandro Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freeman's guard.
Freeman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Freeman controlling Alexandrov's posture.
Alexandrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov looking to pass the guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexandro Alexandrov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alexandrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freeman wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Alexandrov eventually gives up the hold.
Alexandrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freeman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Freeman manages to get to full guard.
Alexandrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov pushing down on Freeman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Freeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Freeman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Freeman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexandrov trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov is pushing down on Freeman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freeman is fighting to maintain full guard but Alexandrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alexandrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexandrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Freeman has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov drops back looking for a leg! Freeman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freeman manages to kick Alexandrov off! Alexandrov jumps back into Freeman's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Freeman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alexandrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alexandrov has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandro Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alexandrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freeman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Freeman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexandrov defends well.
Alexandrov trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freeman working for a triangle but Alexandrov defends it easily.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov won't allow Freeman to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position.
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freeman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
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!
Alexandrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandro Alexandrov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freeman is trying to defend but Alexandrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandrov pulls his head out easily.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexandrov is just content to waste time from the top position. Freeman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
Freeman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov pushing down on Freeman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alexandrov is looking for a kimura here.
Freeman is looking to control Alexandrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
Alexandrov trying to control from Freeman's half guard. Freeman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Freeman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Freeman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Freeman!
Freeman has control of an arm but Alexandrov manages to advance to Freeman's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandro Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Freeman gets caught napping as Alexandrov dives in and scores a takedown. Freeman manages to retain guard.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov has gone for a leg lock! Freeman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexandrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexandrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Alexandrov's legs - danger averted.
Alexandrov has his foot on Freeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freeman works his way back into a safe position though.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Alexandrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freeman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov wants to control but Freeman passes easily into half guard.
Alexandrov is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov actively working from the bottom here.
Alexandrov wants to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freeman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Freeman tries to control but Alexandrov wriggling away.
Freeman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alexandrov is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Alexandrov is trying to escape the mount.
Alexandrov regains half guard.
Alexandrov tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
Alexandrov trying to hold on to Freeman's head to control him but Freeman postures up.
Gordon Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending well.
Alexandrov keeping control of the position.
Freeman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandro Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandrov tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandro Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexandrov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandro Alexandrov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkasha Ukupnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ukupnik's entrance music is Drop the World. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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263 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arkasha Ukupnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guybrush Threepwood!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Threepwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ukupnik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Threepwood sprawls well. Threepwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ukupnik gets slowly back to his feet.
Threepwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ukupnik closes the distance and clinches up with Threepwood, looking for a takedown. Ukupnik pushes Threepwood against the cage but Threepwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ukupnik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkasha Ukupnik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukupnik shoots in for a double leg but Threepwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ukupnik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ukupnik is breathing heavily.
Ukupnik looks for a takedown but Threepwood sprawls well.
A jab from Threepwood finds it's way through Ukupnik's defenses.
It looks like Arkasha Ukupnik has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threepwood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ukupnik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Threepwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ukupnik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ukupnik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Threepwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Threepwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukupnik, pushing him back against the cage.
Threepwood lands an uppercut.
Threepwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ukupnik backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Threepwood.
Nice body punch from Threepwood.
Threepwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Threepwood.
A right handed body shot lands from Threepwood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Threepwood.
Threepwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Threepwood scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Threepwood.
Threepwood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Threepwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Threepwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ukupnik.
A short left from Threepwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Threepwood.
Threepwood is working Ukupnik over against the cage.
Threepwood digs a right hand underneath Ukupnik's ribcage. Ukupnik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Threepwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Threepwood.
Threepwood lands an uppercut.
Threepwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Threepwood digs a right hand into Ukupnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukupnik's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Threepwood.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ukupnik. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Threepwood lands a body shot.
Threepwood drops Ukupnik onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ukupnik is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ukupnik is rocked!
Threepwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Ukupnik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Threepwood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Threepwood has Ukupnik pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood dips a shoulder and cracks Ukupnik with a mighty uppercut! Ukupnik falls back against the cage and Threepwood unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ukupnik is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Threepwood screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guybrush Threepwood!
Guybrush Threepwood tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cant del Barça. Gabriel Fenili has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Fenili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerard Esqueda!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenili shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fenili looking to sit in guard and control but Esqueda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fenili has momentary wrist control but Esqueda slips an elbow through the middle.
Fenili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esqueda looking to pass the guard.
Esqueda passes Fenili's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fenili is looking to improve his position.
Esqueda working over Fenili with some ground and pound. Fenili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Esqueda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Fenili looking for submissions off his back.
Fenili misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda controlling the pace.
Fenili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esqueda is keen to just control but Fenili is a slippery customer.
Esqueda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fenili kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fenili is trying to maintain the position but Esqueda is very close to passing his half guard.
Fenili is staying active underneath Esqueda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerard Esqueda hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Esqueda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Esqueda stays in close to Fenili's body and controls the position.
Fenili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esqueda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esqueda wants to control from the top but Fenili keeps moving.
Esqueda is pushing down on Fenili's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fenili is fighting to maintain full guard but Esqueda has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili wants to control but Esqueda passes into side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenili is looking to reverse the position.
Fenili manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Esqueda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fenili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esqueda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fenili slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fenili tries for a kimura but Esqueda is defending well.
Fenili working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fenili missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esqueda is refusing to be controlled, as Fenili sits in half guard.
Fenili working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Esqueda's thigh. Esqueda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fenili with a flurry of punches that miss.
Esqueda has control of Fenili's left arm, preventing Fenili from doing any damage.
Fenili passes Esqueda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esqueda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Esqueda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili trying to control but Esqueda is working from the bottom.
Esqueda keeping full guard, as Fenili tries to pass.
Fenili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esqueda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esqueda seems keen to control Fenili's posture.
Esqueda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fenili throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Fenili wants to control from the top but Esqueda keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esqueda pulls Fenili in close to prevent any damage.
Fenili won't allow Esqueda to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerard Esqueda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Esqueda as he connects with a hook.
Esqueda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esqueda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fenili to the ground. Esqueda is now in Fenili's guard.
Fenili isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esqueda stacks Fenili on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esqueda!
Fenili tries to bench press Esqueda off him but Esqueda keeps the position.
Esqueda trying to control the position but Fenili is working away.
Esqueda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Fenili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esqueda trying to control the position but Fenili is working away.
Esqueda working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esqueda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esqueda controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenili is trying to improve his position.
Esqueda is looking to take a break and control but Fenili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esqueda taking a breather here.
Fenili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Esqueda stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Esqueda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fenili trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gerard Esqueda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenili. Esqueda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esqueda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esqueda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fenili is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Esqueda slips a nice elbow through Fenili's hands, connecting with Fenili's forehead.
Fenili gets full guard.
Fenili 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.
Fenili looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Esqueda has picked Fenili up and slammed him! Fenili can't keep hold of the triangle and Esqueda manages to pass to side control!
Fenili is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Esqueda postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fenili to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fenili's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Esqueda connects with a nice short shot to Fenili's temple.
Esqueda slows the pace down in half guard.
Fenili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esqueda is taking a breather. Fenili 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.
Fenili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esqueda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Esqueda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Esqueda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Esqueda prevents Fenili from improving his position.
Fenili trying to hold on to Esqueda's head to control him but Esqueda postures up.
Esqueda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fenili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esqueda trying to control the action but Fenili is working from the bottom.
Esqueda controlling the action here.
Gerard Esqueda has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Fenili. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Fenili.
Esqueda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esqueda scores with a takedown into Fenili's guard.
Esqueda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fenili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esqueda defends it easily.
Fenili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esqueda trying to control but Fenili is working from the bottom.
Fenili looking for a sweep. Not yet Fenili, not yet.
Fenili working for a triangle but Esqueda defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili wants to improve his position but instead Esqueda has moved into half guard.
Esqueda wants to take a breather but Fenili is having none of it.
Esqueda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Fenili can't escape the position.
Esqueda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Esqueda controlling the pace for now.
Fenili tries to reverse the position but Esqueda maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda content just to control the position here.
Fenili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fenili wants to hold on but Esqueda pushes him away.
Fenili is looking to get to half guard.
Gerard Esqueda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Esqueda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fenili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili is working hard here to advance position.
Esqueda controlling his opponent.
Fenili is desperately trying to improve his position but Esqueda has a good base and remains in mount.
Esqueda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fenili is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Esqueda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Esqueda 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Esqueda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gerard Esqueda made sure he mentioned Skin-Clothes Designing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvid Nordemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alli has chosen De la Souls, by POS as his entrance music. Muhamad Alli has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arvid Nordemar's chin.
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225 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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32
214 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arvid Nordemar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordemar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordemar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alli.
Alli throws a body punch but Nordemar moves out of range.
Nordemar tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordemar throws a sloppy head kick
and Alli counters with a big head kick but Nordemar shrugs it off.
Alli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordemar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordemar tries to sprawl but Alli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alli drops an elbow to the side of Nordemar's head.
Nordemar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alli works his way into side control.
Alli has hold of Nordemar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nordemar seems comfortable defending it but Alli has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nordemar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nordemar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Alli couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhamad Alli!
A relieved looking Muhamad Alli 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Candy Paint. Donny Dane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
184 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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31
176 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bang!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dane slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Dane avoids the head kick by Bang.
Dane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dane avoids the head kick by Bang.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Dane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Dane which made him look bad.
Bang scores with a head kick. Dane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Donny Dane has been cut.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bang.
Bang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane is trying to stand up here but Bang is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang controlling the action here.
Dane wants to get back to his feet.
Bang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bang content to control rather than advance.
Dane manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bang stalks Dane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dane's face. Dane staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to bum rush Dane with a series of wild strikes but Dane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bang tries to clinch up but Dane circles away and keeps his distance.
Dane swats away the attempt to clinch by Bang.
Bang throws a hook but Dane blocks it.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang defending well as Dane loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dane there.
Bang with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dane to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Dane connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bang staying out of range there.
Bang throws a sloppy body shot
and Dane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Bang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dane defends it nicely.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dane.
Ali Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dane slips a jab from Bang.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane avoids the head kick by Bang.
Dane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang misses with a double jab
enabling Dane to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Dane as Bang shoots in.
Dane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Dane finds it's target.
Bang throws a head kick that misses
and Dane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dane stuffs the takedown attempt from Bang. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang throws a head kick but Dane moves out of range.
Dane blocks the body kick.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dane looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang takes the fight into the clinch.
Bang keeps control of Dane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bang misses with a knee to the head.
Dane blocks an elbow strike from Bang.
Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dane.
Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dane wants to break free but Bang has control.
Bang has Dane pressed against the cage, preventing Dane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dane breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bang slips under a jab from Dane.
Dane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dane slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Bang throws a head kick but Dane moves out of range.
Bang stalks Dane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dane's face. Dane staggers backwards, shaken.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang tries to clinch but Dane moves out of range.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dane manages to avoid it.
Dane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bang eats them both and turns towards Dane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab by Dane.
Bang cracks Dane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bang moves forwards but Dane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dane.
Ali Bang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane catches Bang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang tries to clinch
and Dane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dane's waist but Dane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
Dane misses with an uppercut
and Dane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Dane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang looks for the body kick but Dane saw that one coming.
Dane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bang throws a head kick that misses
and Dane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bang's guard now.
Dane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dane.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Donny Dane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane misses with a jab to the body
and Bang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dane's corner calls for a 1-2. Dane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang tries to clinch but Dane moves out of range.
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dane.
Bang shoots for a takedown but Dane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donny Dane.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Bang!
In his post fight interview, Ali Bang gave a big smile as he said 'Who are you? And where is Joe Rogan? :-D'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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