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*NGF Fight Night 9* PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maynor Fidjerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Diasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynor Fidjerald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikita Diasov's chin.
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0 - 4 - 0 |
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176 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maynor Fidjerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Diasov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fidjerald shoots for a takedown but Diasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fidjerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Diasov.
Fidjerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diasov as he jumps to the side.
Diasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fidjerald pinned against the cage. Fidjerald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diasov is defended easily by Fidjerald.
Fidjerald dives in and grabs Diasov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diasov pushes down on Fidjerald's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynor Fidjerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Diasov with that takedown attempt.
Diasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diasov stalks Fidjerald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fidjerald's face. Fidjerald staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Maynor Fidjerald has been cut.
Fidjerald fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diasov lands with an uppercut that bounces Fidjerald off the cage and back into range.
Diasov drops Fidjerald with a beautiful combination! Fidjerald stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Diasov is looking for the KO!
Fidjerald is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fidjerald.
Oh Fidjerald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fidjerald wants to control but Diasov is keeping him busy.
Diasov is looking for a sweep.
Fidjerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Diasov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fidjerald has knee on belly momentarily but Diasov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fidjerald trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidjerald trying to control from half guard but Diasov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Fidjerald there.
Fidjerald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diasov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fidjerald controlling the action here.
Diasov trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diasov is looking for a sweep. Fidjerald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diasov is looking to control Fidjerald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diasov avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikita Diasov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Diasov tries to clinch but Fidjerald moves away
and Fidjerald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fidjerald looking to sit in guard and control but Diasov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fidjerald managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidjerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diasov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fidjerald is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fidjerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diasov manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikita Diasov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maynor Fidjerald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diasov stuffs the takedown attempt from Fidjerald. Fidjerald gets slowly back to his feet.
Diasov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fidjerald.
Diasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fidjerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diasov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fidjerald shoots in for a double leg but Diasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynor Fidjerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fidjerald shoots in for a double leg but Diasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diasov looks for a takedown but Fidjerald sprawls well.
Diasov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fidjerald counters with a takedown into side control.
Fidjerald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidjerald scores with punches from side control.
Fidjerald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diasov's legs.
Fidjerald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fidjerald controls the position from side control.
Fidjerald lands some shots froms side control.
Fidjerald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diasov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diasov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fidjerald lands a few punches from side control.
Diasov is not content to let Fidjerald control the position.
Fidjerald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diasov to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Fidjerald's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fidjerald trying to control the action but Diasov is working from the bottom.
Maynor Fidjerald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fidjerald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diasov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidjerald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diasov keeps working.
Diasov taking a bit of punishment here - Fidjerald scoring with strikes.
Fidjerald has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diasov is trying to escape the mount.
Fidjerald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diasov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidjerald landing punches.
Fidjerald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diasov's face.
Fidjerald prevents Diasov from getting the reversal.
Fidjerald with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fidjerald 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.
Fidjerald lands a nice shot to the head.
Fidjerald with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fidjerald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diasov is in a horrible position here. Fidjerald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fidjerald is trying to control here but Diasov has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynor Fidjerald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maynor Fidjerald's cut.
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.
Fidjerald scores with a takedown into Diasov's guard.
Fidjerald trying to control the position from guard on top but Diasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fidjerald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diasov's head.
Diasov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fidjerald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fidjerald wants to pass the guard but Diasov is keeping the position.
Diasov being controlled here, momentarily.
Fidjerald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diasov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fidjerald has Diasov in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidjerald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fidjerald is tightening it up a little... Diasov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Diasov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Diasov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fidjerald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maynor Fidjerald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by The Unforgiven. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Black Morgan!
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, DJ Cross!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
Cross misses with a wild combination.
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Morgan throws the left hand but Cross avoids the punch easily.
Cross lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cross scores with a one two! Morgan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks.
Cross avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross lands with a good body shot.
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan throws the left hand but Cross avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Cross thows a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Cross.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cross lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
Cross lands with a shot to the body.
Cross lands a two punch combo.
DJ Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cross is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morgan rather than just go for the knockout.
Cross lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cross jabs at Morgan's body.
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cross.
A jab from Cross finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Cross scores with a shot to the body.
Cross throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross misses with a jab, cross combination.
DJ Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Cross circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Cross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morgan.
Cross jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cross misses with a body punch
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan throws a series of punches but Cross moves out of range.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Cross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeps Cross at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Cross.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Cross tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Cross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Morgan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cross swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan scores with a kick to the body.
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.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Cross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Cross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan misses with the combination.
Cross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cross swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cross.
Morgan shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
Cross swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Cross lands the left hand.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan cracks Cross with an open hand slap.
Cross swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Morgan slams his shin into Cross's torso.
Cross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morgan looks to land a combination. Cross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cross's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cross duly obliges.
Cross is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
DJ Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross slips a straight right by Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cross.
Cross misses with a body shot.
Cross throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Cross. Beautiful body shot.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Cross.
Cross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morgan to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan lands a glancing blow to the side of Cross's head.
Cross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cross.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross misses with a body shot.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cross.
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Cross's head back.
Cross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Cross throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Cross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cross takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Cross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks.
Cross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cross staying out of range there.
Cross thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morgan lands with a hook. Cross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Cross.
Cross swinging wildly here.
Morgan lands a nice looking body kick.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan cracks Cross with an open hand slap.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Cross moved away.
Cross misses with a hook to the body
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross lands with a straight right. Morgan didn't see that one coming.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Cross moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Cross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morgan to score with a decent uppercut.
DJ Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Cross swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Cross has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morgan.
A low kick from Cross misses
and Morgan counters with a left and a right that stings Cross.
Morgan lands with an overhand left.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross throws a leg kick but Morgan checks it.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Morgan 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!
Cross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kamryn Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Gorsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes into the arena with Bullet In My Hand by Redlight King blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamryn Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uriah Gorsky!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gorsky.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Gorsky backing up. Gorsky nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Gorsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Black looks for the body kick but Gorsky saw that one coming.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gorsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!
Kamryn Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black looks to land a right hand but Gorsky moved out of range.
Kamryn Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black tries to bum rush Gorsky with a series of wild strikes but Gorsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorsky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gorsky with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamryn Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Gorsky.
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Gorsky dodges the punch combination from Black.
Gorsky checks a low kick from Black.
Black looks to land a combination but Gorsky avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gorsky on the side of the head.
Gorsky fails with the takedown
and Black counters with an inside leg kick.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Gorsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Black can pounce on him.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Gorsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorsky is defended easily by Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a high kick!
Black throws a series of punches but Gorsky avoids them all with ease.
Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gorsky's head.
Gorsky tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Gorsky is trying desperately to land a takedown but Black is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gorsky.
Gorsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Gorsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gorsky drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Gorsky.
Gorsky with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a head kick.
Black scores with the left hand. Gorsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries a low kick but Gorsky avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorsky manages to avoid it.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamryn Black 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.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Gorsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorsky scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Black.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black throws a lazy head kick
and Gorsky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gorsky.
Gorsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gorsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gorsky has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gorsky's guard.
Black trying to control but Gorsky is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorsky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Black has picked Gorsky up and slammed him! Gorsky can't keep hold of the triangle and Black manages to pass to side control!
Gorsky is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorsky is trying to escape the position but Black is controlling the position.
Black in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gorsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Gorsky is looking for submissions but instead, Black has regained full guard.
Gorsky looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorsky has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gorsky's guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Gorsky keeps moving.
Gorsky working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gorsky is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Gorsky is breathing heavily.
Gorsky has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black is working Gorsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black won't allow Gorsky to sweep him here.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black is posturing up here but Gorsky has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Black tries to roll out but it's too tight and Black has to tap! Slick submission there by Gorsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uriah Gorsky!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennie Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bis das Blut gefriert. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
185 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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21
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bennie Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller with a nice cross.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wilson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wilson looks to clinch but Miller throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wilson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jacob Miller!
Jacob Miller 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunthor Xiilianiatoph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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20
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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27
272 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gunthor Xiilianiatoph!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiilianiatoph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Xiilianiatoph.
Xiilianiatoph takes one on the button.
It looks like Gunthor Xiilianiatoph has been cut.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiilianiatoph has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson scores with a jab. Xiilianiatoph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xiilianiatoph is defending well for now.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xiilianiatoph misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xiilianiatoph throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Gunthor Xiilianiatoph's cut even more.
Xiilianiatoph is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Xiilianiatoph is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Gunthor Xiilianiatoph's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiilianiatophs head.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Xiilianiatoph is rocked!
Gunthor Xiilianiatoph's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiilianiatoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gunthor Xiilianiatoph's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwayne Johnson!
Dwayne Johnson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Balco Boys - Hilo logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Galustyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Warfist (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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205 lbs
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216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Galustyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galustyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warfist throws a leg kick but Galustyan moved away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Galustyan.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warfist can do anything to dispel that myth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Warfist pushes Galustyan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Galustyan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Galustyan in side control, throwing shots but Warfist defends.
Galustyan throws a strike aimed at the side of Warfist's head but Warfist avoids it well.
Galustyan throws a strike aimed at the side of Warfist's head but Warfist avoids it well.
Galustyan trying to control the position but Warfist is working away.
Galustyan in side control, throwing shots but Warfist defends.
Galustyan is trying to ground and pound but Warfist uses the momentary lack of control by Galustyan to regain half guard.
Galustyan thows a huge punch but Warfist dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galustyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warfist is trying to stand.
Galustyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galustyan trying to control the action but Warfist is working from the bottom.
Warfist is looking to escape.
Galustyan lands with a punch from half guard.
Galustyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warfist is trying to maintain the position but Galustyan is very close to passing his half guard.
Galustyan throwing shots but Warfist is blocking nicely.
Galustyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warfist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warfist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galustyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan trying to pass the guard but Warfist defending well.
Warfist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Galustyan trying to control the action but Warfist is working from the bottom.
Galustyan thows a huge punch but Warfist dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warfist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galustyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Galustyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warfist is not content to let Galustyan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Warfist pushes Galustyan off looking to stand but Galustyan dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Galustyan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warfist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galustyan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Warfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Galustyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galustyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galustyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warfist is keeping the position for now.
Galustyan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galustyan wants to pass the guard but Warfist is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galustyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galustyan throwing strikes from guard but Warfist blocks nicely.
Galustyan is working Warfist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galustyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galustyan advances to half guard.
Galustyan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Galustyan winds up and cracks Warfist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galustyan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Galustyan stops Warfist from getting back to his feet.
Warfist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galustyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Galustyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galustyan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Galustyan.
Galustyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galustyan lands in his opponent's guard.
Galustyan gets to his feet. Warfist looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Warfist throws a low kick, looking for Galustyan's leg but Galustyan calmly moves out of range.
Warfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warfist throws a sloppy head kick and Galustyan moves out of range easily.
Warfist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galustyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Michael Galustyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warfist scores with a head kick. Galustyan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist throws a low kick but Galustyan moves out of range easily.
Galustyan slips a jab from Warfist.
Dragon Warfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warfist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warfist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Galustyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Galustyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Galustyan avoids the head kick by Warfist.
Warfist stuffs the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warfist.
Galustyan blocks a leg kick.
Galustyan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Warfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Warfist fakes the leg kick and cracks Galustyan in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Galustyan. Those never looked like landing.
Galustyan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Warfist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warfist is looking to regain half guard here but Galustyan keeps moving and retains side control.
Galustyan 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.
Galustyan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Warfist throws Galustyan to one side and escapes!
Warfist throws a body kick that misses.
Galustyan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warfist as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Galustyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warfist looks for the body kick but Galustyan saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Galustyan checks it well.
Warfist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galustyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warfist's guard.
Warfist trying to keep a closed guard but Galustyan is proving a slippery customer.
Warfist wants to stand but Galustyan is controlling the position.
Galustyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galustyan landing with the ground and pound.
Michael Galustyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galustyan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galustyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warfist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warfist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan wants to control from the top but Warfist keeps moving.
Galustyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Warfist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Galustyan is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warfist is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galustyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Galustyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warfist keeping full guard, as Galustyan tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Galustyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warfist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dragon Warfist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Galustyan checks a leg kick.
Galustyan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warfist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warfist scores with a leg kick.
Warfist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warfist throws a solid leg kick but Galustyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warfist.
Galustyan blocks a jab.
Dragon Warfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galustyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Warfist dodges the ground and pound from Galustyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galustyan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Warfist sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Warfist managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galustyan.
Warfist gets back to half guard.
Galustyan throwing shots but Warfist is blocking nicely.
Galustyan slips a nice elbow through Warfist's hands, connecting with Warfist's forehead.
Warfist is trying to stand.
Galustyan working Warfist over with strikes.
Galustyan is keen to just control but Warfist is a slippery customer.
Warfist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galustyan.
Galustyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galustyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warfist trying to hold on to Galustyan's head to control him but Galustyan postures up.
Galustyan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Warfist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Galustyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warfist keeps working.
Galustyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galustyan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Galustyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist wants to get back to full guard.
Galustyan is trying to control. Warfist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Galustyan working Warfist over with strikes.
Galustyan 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.
Galustyan working the head and body with strikes.
Galustyan is looking for a kimura here.
Galustyan drops an elbow to the side of Warfist's head.
Galustyan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Galustyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warfist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warfist is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warfist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galustyan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warfist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warfist is trying to stand.
Galustyan trying to control from half guard but Warfist is working away.
Warfist wants to improve his position but Galustyan is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galustyan drops an elbow to the side of Warfist's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Galustyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galustyan 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Galustyan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Savic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKenzie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kettel - My Dogan . Tommy MacKenzie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Milan Savic's chin.
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy MacKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milan Savic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKenzie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savic was covering up waiting for the punch and MacKenzie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Savic looking for a sweep. Not yet Savic, not yet.
Savic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacKenzie is holding on to half guard well.
MacKenzie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savic pulls his head out easily.
Savic wants to stand but MacKenzie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Savic is thwarting MacKenzie's attempts to control the position.
MacKenzie is in trouble now - Savic has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic trying to control but MacKenzie is having none of it.
MacKenzie is looking to get to half guard.
MacKenzie gets back to half guard.
MacKenzie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Savic escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Savic!
Savic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacKenzie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacKenzie is looking for a sweep. Savic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savic seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacKenzie is trying to get back to full guard.
Savic is looking to advance position but MacKenzie won't allow it.
MacKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacKenzie gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Savic. No joy for MacKenzie on that attempt.
Savic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by MacKenzie. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Savic as MacKenzie shoots in.
MacKenzie misses with a head kick.
MacKenzie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacKenzie throws a solid leg kick but Savic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacKenzie.
MacKenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacKenzie throws a low kick but Savic moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Savic stuffs the takedown attempt from MacKenzie. MacKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy MacKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacKenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savic defends it nicely.
MacKenzie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savic tries to clinch but MacKenzie moves out of range.
MacKenzie fails with the takedown.
MacKenzie throws out a leg kick but Savic moves out of range and MacKenzie only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacKenzie thuds a left hand into Savic's body.
Tommy MacKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Savic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savic blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy MacKenzie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacKenzie throws a leg kick but Savic moved away.
Savic moves in looking to clinch but MacKenzie pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacKenzie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacKenzie misses with a leg kick.
MacKenzie misses the jab.
MacKenzie throws a leg kick but Savic moved away.
MacKenzie throws a leg kick but Savic moved away.
MacKenzie throws a hook to the side of Savic's head but Savic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacKenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
MacKenzie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacKenzie misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savic.
MacKenzie misses with a looping right.
MacKenzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from MacKenzie misses.
MacKenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savic defends it nicely.
Milan Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Savic.
Savic tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacKenzie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy MacKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic tries to clinch but MacKenzie is having none of it.
Savic tries to clinch there but MacKenzie circles away.
Good shot there by Savic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie throws a leg kick but Savic checks it.
Savic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savic tries to work over MacKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savic stops a takedown attempt from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savic.
A hook to the body from Savic.
Savic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savic pushes MacKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savic tries to work over MacKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from MacKenzie fails to land.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
MacKenzie breaks from the clinch.
MacKenzie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savic checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic checks a leg kick.
MacKenzie fails with the takedown.
Savic tries to close the distance and clinch but MacKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacKenzie throws an overhand right that lands on Savic's shoulder, as Savic tries to avoid the shot.
Savic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacKenzie.
Savic misses with a hook.
MacKenzie has his takedown stuffed
and Savic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Savic.
MacKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Savic won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savic is struggling to control the position.
MacKenzie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milan Savic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
MacKenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milan Savic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Savic as he checks the leg kick.
MacKenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
MacKenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savic throws a body punch but MacKenzie moves out of range.
MacKenzie lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacKenzie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacKenzie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savic doesn't seem bothered though.
MacKenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Savic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacKenzie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savic blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacKenzie throws a solid leg kick but Savic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacKenzie.
Savic misses with a hook
and MacKenzie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacKenzie tries to keep at a distance but Savic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savic tries to stall but MacKenzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savic tries a body shot but MacKenzie blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Savic as the two fighters clinch.
MacKenzie cracks Savic with a nice body shot.
MacKenzie wants to break free but Savic has control.
Savic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savic tries a body shot but MacKenzie blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic stalling against the cage.
Savic working aggressively here.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Savic.
Savic taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Savic trying to control the position but instead, MacKenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savic into the cage.
Savic misses with a body punch.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacKenzie misses with some punches.
MacKenzie manages to break the clinch.
Savic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacKenzie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Savic is looking to get to half guard.
MacKenzie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savic tries to reverse the position but MacKenzie maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic regains half guard.
MacKenzie content to control rather than advance.
Savic tries to get to full guard but MacKenzie has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacKenzie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savic is looking for a sweep. MacKenzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacKenzie is trying to control. Savic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacKenzie prevents Savic from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Milan Savic.
I think Savic 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Savic!
Our winner, Milan Savic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Varshik Gerich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerich comes to the cage accompanied by Drugwhore. 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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157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Varshik Gerich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler misses with a looping left.
Diggler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerich manages to avoid it.
Gerich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gerich defending well as Diggler loads up on a big left hand.
Gerich throws a sloppy head kick and Diggler moves out of range easily.
Gerich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerich throws a low kick, looking for Diggler's leg but Diggler calmly moves out of range.
Varshik Gerich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerich throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diggler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerich manages to avoid it.
Gerich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diggler throws a hook but Gerich blocks it.
Diggler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diggler misses with a looping left.
Diggler moves out of range of the body kick from Gerich.
Gerich tries to clinch but Diggler is having none of it.
Gerich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerich connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diggler throws a looping overhand right but Gerich ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Diggler as he checks the leg kick.
Gerich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diggler's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerich moves away from the strike by Diggler.
Diggler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerich tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch! Gerich slams his shin into Diggler's torso.
Diggler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gerich is looking to slow Diggler down with leg kicks.
Diggler throws a shot from downtown. Gerich moves away and avoids it.
Diggler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerich. Gerich obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diggler. That's going to slow Gerich down.
Diggler thuds a left hand into Gerich's body.
Diggler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggler throws a jab when Gerich was well out of range.
Gerich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggler throws a shot from downtown. Gerich moves away and avoids it.
Gerich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diggler in his tracks.
Diggler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerich tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerich throws a head kick but Diggler moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Gerich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerich lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggler.
Gerich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Diggler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerich.
Diggler throws a combination that misses
and Gerich counters with an inside leg kick.
Diggler misses with a body shot.
Gerich feints and then cracks Diggler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggler down.
Gerich blocks a jab.
Diggler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gerich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diggler's head.
Diggler 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.
Gerich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggler.
Gerich thows a body kick. Diggler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diggler takes a swing at Gerich's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Gerich lands but Diggler takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerich.
Diggler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gerich fakes the leg kick and cracks Diggler in the body.
Diggler throws a shot from downtown. Gerich moves away and avoids it.
Diggler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerich.
Diggler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gerich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggler tries to bum rush Gerich with a series of wild strikes but Gerich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gerich.
Diggler tries to bum rush Gerich with a series of wild strikes but Gerich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerich.
Gerich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggler looks to land a left hand but Gerich moved out of range nicely.
Gerich checks a leg kick.
Good work by Gerich as he checks the leg kick.
Gerich keeps Diggler at a distance using the push kick.
Diggler throws a body punch but Gerich moves out of range.
Gerich cracks the inside of Diggler's front leg.
Diggler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gerich is out of range and Diggler settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerich dodges the punch combination from Diggler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gerich.
Gerich tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gerich tries to clinch but Diggler is having none of it.
Gerich slips a jab from Diggler.
Gerich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggler throws an overhand right that lands on Gerich's shoulder, as Gerich tries to avoid the shot.
Diggler just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler misses with a hook
and Gerich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diggler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gerich lands a nice looking body kick.
Gerich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler connects with a nice looking jab.
Gerich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggler.
Gerich lands a front kick.
Gerich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varshik Gerich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diggler checks the leg kick.
Gerich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gerich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggler.
Diggler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Varshik Gerich is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggler works Gerich's body with a nice hook.
Diggler thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggler scores with a hook.
Gerich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggler misses with a right hand
and Gerich counters with a thumping low kick.
Gerich ducks under a wild hook from Diggler.
Gerich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diggler takes a swing at Gerich's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerich throws a front kick that sends Diggler stumbling back into the cage.
Diggler misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Diggler misses.
Gerich loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
Diggler lands with a nice combination. Gerich backs away looking to recover.
Diggler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varshik Gerich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diggler looks to land a left hand but Gerich moved out of range nicely.
Gerich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggler.
Gerich throws a leg kick which misses Diggler's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggler tries to avoid it.
Diggler misses the jab.
Diggler is breathing heavily.
Diggler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerich lands a high kick!
Gerich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerich avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Gerich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diggler checks a low kick from Gerich.
Diggler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerich.
Diggler looks to land a left hand but Gerich moved out of range nicely.
Gerich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diggler back to the cage. Gerich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gerich connects with an inside leg kick.
Gerich thumps Diggler with a low kick.
Gerich connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggler lands a jab to the head.
Gerich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerich connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggler throws a hook to the side of Gerich's head but Gerich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerich slips under a jab.
Gerich moves out of range as Diggler strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggler. Gerich does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gerich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerich scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerich. That's going to slow Diggler down.
Gerich scores with a nice body kick.
Gerich staying out of range there.
Gerich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gerich.
Gerich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diggler throws a wild body kick that Gerich sees coming a mile off.
Gerich lands a leg kick that knocks Diggler off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Diggler.
Gerich thows a body kick. Diggler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diggler misses with a hook.
Diggler connects with a body shot.
Diggler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggler misses with a hook.
That kick from Gerich tenderised Diggler's leg. Diggler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerich.
Diggler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerich.
A cross from Diggler lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Diggler.
A shot to the liver by Diggler. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gerich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggler.
Gerich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diggler if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerich throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Gerich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gerich wants to clinch.
Diggler walks into a left hand.
Gerich avoids the body shot from Diggler.
Diggler throws out a loose jab but Gerich uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerich throws a jab when Diggler was well out of range.
Diggler blocks the body kick.
Gerich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gerich thuds his shin into the meat of Diggler's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varshik Gerich dominated that second round.
That's time! Gerich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gerich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diggler takes a step back to recover.
Gerich throws a head kick that misses.
Diggler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerich.
Diggler just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggler.
Gerich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diggler throws the left hand but Gerich avoids the punch easily.
Gerich feints and then cracks Diggler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggler down.
Gerich scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Gerich tenderised Diggler's leg. Diggler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerich checks a leg kick.
Gerich moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggler takes a swing at Gerich's ribcage but misses.
Gerich throws a leg kick
and Diggler counters with a three punch combo that has Gerich backing up. Gerich nods at Diggler to acknowledge the strikes.
Diggler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diggler lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerich doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggler circles away.
Gerich scores with a leg kick.
Diggler loads up on a big right hand but Gerich slips the punch.
Gerich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggler's sensitive parts.
Gerich slips a jab from Diggler.
Gerich lands a head kick!
Gerich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diggler will feel that in the morning.
Gerich lands a front kick.
Gerich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggler.
Gerich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggler throws a series of strikes that have Gerich backpedaling.
Gerich closes the distance and clinches.
Gerich tries to land knees in the clinch but Diggler avoids the damage to the body.
Gerich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diggler avoids it.
Gerich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggler's elbow.
Gerich blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler avoiding damage as Gerich throws knees to the body.
Diggler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerich is defending well for now.
Diggler presses Gerich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diggler throws a head punch that misses.
Diggler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gerich's face.
A knee to the head by Gerich.
Diggler misses with the head strike.
Gerich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diggler's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diggler's brow.
Gerich lands an elbow just above Diggler 's eye.
Diggler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gerich tries a knee to the head but Diggler blocks it.
Diggler breaks the clinch.
Gerich wants to clinch.
Gerich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gerich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gerich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerich.
Gerich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggler moves away.
Gerich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggler.
Gerich lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerich.
Diggler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gerich is able to avoid easily.
Diggler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerich.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerich. That's going to slow Diggler down.
Gerich scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gerich - that will leave a mark!
Gerich scores with a spinning back kick!
Dirk Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggler.
Diggler misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggler looks to land a right hand but Gerich moved out of range.
Gerich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gerich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gerich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggler's calf.
Gerich scoring well with a low kick there.
Diggler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerich is just out of range.
Diggler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gerich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerich moves in looking to clinch but Diggler pushes him off.
Gerich lands with a nice body kick.
Gerich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Varshik Gerich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varshik Gerich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerich 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Varshik Gerich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Golota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werdinand Xiilianiatoph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Werdinand Xiilianiatoph!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiilianiatoph on the side of the head.
Good work by Xiilianiatoph as he checks the leg kick.
Golota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiilianiatoph checks it well.
Golota connects with a body shot that sends Xiilianiatoph's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Golota.
Golota blocks a head kick by Xiilianiatoph.
Xiilianiatoph on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xiilianiatoph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Golota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiilianiatoph manages to avoid it.
Xiilianiatoph slips under a jab from Golota.
Golota throws a lazy right hand but Xiilianiatoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golota swings for the body but Xiilianiatoph moves out of range.
Golota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiilianiatoph on the side of the head.
Golota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golota looks to land a right hand but Xiilianiatoph moved out of range.
Xiilianiatoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golota misses with a body shot.
Golota looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiilianiatoph is just out of range.
Xiilianiatoph delivers a nice body kick.
Xiilianiatoph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golota moves out of range as Xiilianiatoph throws a body kick.
Golota jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiilianiatoph needs to keep his hands up - Golota had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golota avoids the head kick by Xiilianiatoph.
Golota cracks Xiilianiatoph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Golota scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Golota misses.
Xiilianiatoph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golota manages to avoid it.
Xiilianiatoph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrew Golota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golota takes a swing at Xiilianiatoph's ribcage but misses.
Golota lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golota. Xiilianiatoph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiilianiatoph throws a head kick that Golota semi-blocks.
Andrew Golota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiilianiatoph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xiilianiatoph looks gassed!
A combination from Golota does no damage.
Golota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Golota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Golota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiilianiatoph's calf.
Xiilianiatoph takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota lands with a good body shot.
Xiilianiatoph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golota scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Xiilianiatoph is rocked!
Golota is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Golota lands a big uppercut and Xiilianiatoph crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Xiilianiatoph looks OK. Golota waves Xiilianiatoph back to his feet!
Xiilianiatoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Golota finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golota connects with a stiff jab that staggers Xiilianiatoph - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Golota!
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