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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louie Resto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Scott told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Resto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Scott!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Resto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Scott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Scott tries to advance to mount but Resto denies him.
Scott is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scott throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Scott has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott lands a jab to the nose.
Resto is rocked!
Scott cracks Resto on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Resto falls backwards against the ropes. Scott follows up with more strikes that drop Resto to his knees. Scott keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Resto! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Scott!
Hunter Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilia Nazarkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Outfuh Blood (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilia Nazarkin!
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, Outfuh Blood!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarkin misses with a jab to the body
and Blood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nazarkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ilia Nazarkin has been cut.
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!
Blood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazarkin on the side of the head.
Blood lands a big uppercut and Nazarkin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nazarkin looks OK. Blood waves Nazarkin back to his feet!
Nazarkin is rocked!
Ilia Nazarkin's cut is getting worse.
Nazarkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
Oh Nazarkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Nazarkin misses
and Blood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nazarkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazarkin is breathing heavily.
Blood circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nazarkin to the canvas! Nazarkin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Blood keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Outfuh Blood!
A less than humble Outfuh Blood misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kowalzki Psycoti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harlamov has chosen Elka - Gorod Obmana as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kowalzki Psycoti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov tries to bum rush Psycoti with a series of wild strikes but Psycoti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harlamov throws a series of punches but Psycoti avoids them all with ease.
Psycoti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harlamov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harlamov lands with a nice body punch.
Psycoti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Psycoti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from Harlamov.
Harlamov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harlamov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Psycoti.
Harlamov scores with a three punch combo!
A left and a right from Harlamov both land. Nice combination.
Harlamov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harlamov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harlamov lands with a nice combination. Psycoti backs away looking to recover.
Harlamov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psycoti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harlamov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harlamov!
Harlamov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harlamov lands with an uppercut that bounces Psycoti off the ropes and back into range.
Harlamov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Psycoti throws a body punch but Harlamov moves out of range.
Harlamov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Psycoti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Psycoti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harlamov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Psycoti somewhat.
Harlamov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Psycoti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harlamov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kowalzki Psycoti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Psycoti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harlamov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Psycotis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yuri Harlamov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harlamov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harlamov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Psycoti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harlamov cracks Psycoti with an open hand slap.
Psycoti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harlamov cracks Psycoti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harlamov looks to land a combination but Psycoti avoids it well.
Harlamov scores with a hook.
Harlamov scores with a jab.
Harlamov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harlamov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov misses with a double jab.
Psycoti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuri Harlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Harlamov as he connects with a hook.
Harlamov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Psycoti's head.
Psycoti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harlamov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Psycoti fails with a takedown attempt.
Harlamov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harlamov swinging wildly here.
Psycoti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harlamov pinned against the ropes. Harlamov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov misses with a series of wild punches.
Harlamov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Psycoti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Harlamov. Those never looked like landing.
Harlamov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Psycoti. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Harlamov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Psycoti dodges the punch combination from Harlamov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlamov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Psycoti.
Harlamov throws a series of punches but Psycoti avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Harlamov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harlamov lands a two punch combo.
Harlamov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harlamov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Harlamov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harlamov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harlamov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Psycoti doesn't seem bothered though.
Harlamov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harlamov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Psycoti eats them both and turns towards Harlamov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Harlamov lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Harlamov. Those never looked like landing.
Psycoti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Psycoti dodges the punch combination from Harlamov.
No joy there for Harlamov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalzki Psycoti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Harlamov misses.
Harlamov scores with a decent looking hook.
Harlamov stuffs the takedown attempt from Psycoti. Psycoti gets slowly back to his feet.
Psycoti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harlamov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harlamov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harlamov works Psycoti's body with a nice hook.
Psycoti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Psycoti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harlamov lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Harlamov both land. Nice combination.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Psycoti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kowalzki Psycoti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psycoti closes the distance and clinches up with Harlamov, looking for a takedown. Psycoti pushes Harlamov against the ropes but Harlamov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harlamov lands with an uppercut that bounces Psycoti off the ropes and back into range.
Psycoti misses with a takedown attempt - Harlamov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harlamov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Psycoti at a distance.
Psycoti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harlamov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Psycoti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Psycoti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harlamov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Psycoti 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.
Psycoti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Psycoti shoots in for a double leg but Harlamov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Harlamov does no damage.
Harlamov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harlamov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Psycoti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harlamov lands a jab to Psycoti's midsection.
Psycoti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harlamov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Psycoti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harlamov sprawls well initially but Psycoti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harlamov pushes Psycoti off looking to stand but Psycoti dives back in and keeps control.
Psycoti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Psycoti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Psycoti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harlamov sees it coming and defends easily.
Psycoti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harlamov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Psycoti.
Harlamov tries to kick Psycoti off but Psycoti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psycoti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harlamov looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Harlamov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Psycoti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Psycoti shoots in for a double leg but Harlamov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harlamov works over Psycoti's head and body with a nice combination.
Harlamov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harlamov lands a right hook to the body.
Harlamov throws a right and a left that Psycoti avoids nicely.
Harlamov stuns Psycoti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Psycoti slips a jab and a cross from Harlamov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Psycoti.
Harlamov works the jab nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harlamov.
Harlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psycoti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harlamov pinned against the ropes. Harlamov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kowalzki Psycoti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov scores with a one two! Psycoti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Psycoti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harlamov scores with a hook to the body. Psycoti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Psycoti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harlamov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Psycoti.
Harlamov sizes up Psycoti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Psycoti takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Harlamov misses.
Psycoti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harlamov circles away.
Psycoti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Harlamov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harlamov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Psycotis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harlamov swinging wildly here.
Psycoti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harlamov's waist but Harlamov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Psycoti off to one side.
Harlamov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Psycoti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Harlamov scores with a four punch combination!
Harlamov stuns Psycoti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harlamov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Harlamov. Those never looked like landing.
Harlamov misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psycoti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harlamov works Psycoti's body with a nice hook.
Harlamov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Psycoti rather than just go for the knockout.
Psycoti dodges the punch combination from Harlamov.
Some wild striking there from Harlamov.
Harlamov stuffs the takedown attempt from Psycoti. Psycoti gets slowly back to his feet.
Harlamov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Psycoti has time to react.
Harlamov digs a good body shot into Psycoti's ribs.
Harlamov stuns Psycoti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harlamov lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psycoti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harlamov swivels and escapes.
Harlamov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harlamov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harlamov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheers as Harlamov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Psycoti doesn't seem phased though.
Harlamov with a nice cross.
Psycoti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Psycoti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harlamov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Psycoti somewhat.
Harlamov tests Psycoti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalzki Psycoti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harlamov cracks Psycoti with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Harlamov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harlamov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Harlamov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Smekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Degratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgy Degratov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Smekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgy Degratov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Degratov.
Smekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Degratov.
Degratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smekhov drops his hands momentarily and Degratov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Vitaliy Smekhov has been cut.
Degratov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Degratov jabs Smekhov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smekhov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Degratov misses the target.
Degratov misses with a head kick.
Smekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Degratov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Georgy Degratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smekhov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Degratov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Degratov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Degratov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smekhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Degratov is looking to break free of the clinch but Smekhov has double underhooks.
Smekhov lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Georgy Degratov has been cut.
Degratov wants to get back to striking at distance but Smekhov won't allow it.
Smekhov breaks from the clinch.
Smekhov clinches up with Degratov and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degratov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smekhov has him pressed against the ropes.
Smekhov keeps control of Degratov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smekhov breaks the clinch.
Degratov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Degratov looks to land a left hand but Smekhov moved out of range nicely.
Smekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Degratov. Those never looked like landing.
Degratov scores with a sloppy right hand. Smekhov should have avoided that one.
Degratov misses with a straight right.
Smekhov tries to clinch but Degratov is having none of it.
Degratov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smekhov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Degratov circles away quickly and effectively.
Smekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Degratov throws a jab when Smekhov was well out of range.
Smekhov rushes Degratov and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Degratov breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Degratov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degratov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smekhov instigates a clinch.
Degratov can't break the clinch.
Degratov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smekhov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smekhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smekhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Degratov.
Some wild striking there from Degratov.
Degratov throws a sloppy head kick and Smekhov moves out of range easily.
Smekhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Degratov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smekhov slips under a jab from Degratov.
Degratov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smekhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Degratov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Degratov.
Smekhov moves away from the strike by Degratov.
Degratov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smekhov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smekhov taking a breather.
Degratov being controlled against the ropes.
Degratov stops a takedown attempt from Smekhov.
Degratov is trying to break the clinch but Smekhov has him pressed against the ropes.
Degratov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Degratov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degratov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaliy Smekhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smekhov throws an elbow but misses.
Degratov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smekhov clinches up against the ropes.
Degratov breaks from the clinch.
Degratov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Degratov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Degratov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Degratov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Degratov misses with a few strikes there.
Smekhov digs a good hook to Degratov's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Degratov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smekhov moves away.
Smekhov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Degratov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Degratov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Degratov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Degratov connects with a nice looking jab.
Smekhov tries to clinch but Degratov moves out of range.
Degratov swinging wildly here.
Degratov misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Degratov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smekhov is looking to clinch but Degratov is avoiding it.
Smekhov tries to clinch up.
Degratov connects with a body shot.
Degratov throws a hook but Smekhov blocks it.
Smekhov tries to clinch up.
Smekhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Degratov circles away.
Degratov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smekhov looks to clinch
and Degratov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Degratov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smekhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vitaliy Smekhov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degratov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smekhov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smekhov can't find room to land a body shot as Degratov controls the action.
Smekhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smekhov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Degratov is trying to break free.
Degratov manages to break the clinch.
Degratov throws a good cross that connects.
Smekhov avoids the body shot from Degratov.
Degratov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Degratov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Degratov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smekhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Degratov is breathing heavily.
Degratov throws a right and a left that Smekhov avoids nicely.
Degratov scores with a sloppy right hand. Smekhov should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smekhov ducks under a wild hook from Degratov.
Smekhov tries to close the distance and clinch but Degratov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smekhov tries to clinch but Degratov is having none of it.
Smekhov gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Smekhov.
Degratov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Degratov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smekhov throws an elbow that misses.
Degratov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Degratov tries to break the clinch but Smekhov is controlling the position.
Smekhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Georgy Degratov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Degratov.
Smekhov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Degratov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smekhov defending well as Degratov loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov wants to clinch up but Degratov keeps it at a distance.
Smekhov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Degratov lands a really nice looking cross but Smekhov seems unphased.
Smekhov tries to clinch up but Degratov circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smekhov.
Degratov lands an overhand right.
Degratov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Degratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smekhov circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Degratov.
Smekhov tries to clinch up but Degratov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smekhov moves in looking to clinch but Degratov pushes him off.
Degratov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smekhov moves in looking to clinch but Degratov pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degratov misses with a lunging right hand
and Smekhov moves into the clinch.
Smekhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smekhov breaks from the clinch.
Smekhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Degratov tests Smekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Degratov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smekhov checks it well.
Degratov pushes Smekhov away with a front kick.
Smekhov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Degratov throws an overhand right that lands on Smekhov's shoulder, as Smekhov tries to avoid the shot.
Degratov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Degratov misses with a wild combination.
Degratov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Degratov wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Degratov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Degratov does no damage.
Smekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Degratov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Degratov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Degratov tries to bum rush Smekhov with a series of wild strikes but Smekhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Degratov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smekhov closes the distance and clinches.
Degratov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smekhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Degratov's defenses.
Degratov is trying to force a seperation but Smekhov has the dominant position.
Smekhov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smekhov is trying to stall.
Smekhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Smekhov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Degratov's elbow.
Degratov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smekhov throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degratov is trying to break the clinch but Smekhov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smekhov lands a nice uppercut.
Degratov breaks from the clinch.
Smekhov wants to clinch up but Degratov keeps it at a distance.
Degratov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Degratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Degratov misses with a hook.
Smekhov is looking to clinch.
Georgy Degratov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Degratov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smekhov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Degratov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Degratov tries to keep at a distance but Smekhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Degratov managing to block the knees to the body from Smekhov.
Smekhov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Degratov tries to break free but Smekhov pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Degratov throws the left hand but Smekhov avoids the punch easily.
Smekhov blocks a head kick by Degratov.
A nice combination there by Smekhov.
Degratov throws a right and a left that Smekhov avoids nicely.
Smekhov throws a nice looking combination but Degratov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Degratov tries to bum rush Smekhov with a series of wild strikes but Smekhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smekhov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Degratov as he jumps to the side.
Smekhov takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smekhov darts in and clinches Degratov up against the ropes.
Smekhov lands an elbow inside.
Degratov is trying to push Smekhov away but Smekhov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Degratov is trying to break the clinch but Smekhov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Degratov misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Degratov.
Degratov throws a sloppy head kick and Smekhov moves out of range easily.
Vitaliy Smekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smekhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Degratov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smekhov dodges the punch combination from Degratov.
Degratov throws a right and a left that Smekhov avoids nicely.
Smekhov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Degratov lands with a nice combination. Smekhov backs away looking to recover.
Smekhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov tries to clinch but Degratov is having none of it.
Smekhov is looking to clinch but Degratov is avoiding it.
Smekhov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Degratov throws a series of punches but Smekhov moves out of range.
Smekhov is looking to clinch but Degratov is avoiding it.
Smekhov has closed the distance and engaged Degratov in a clinch.
Degratov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smekhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smekhov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smekhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smekhov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Degratov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Georgy Degratov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Degratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Smekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Degratov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Degratov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Pires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ jt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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265 lbs
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243 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Pires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AJ jt!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pires tries to score a power double leg takedown but jt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pires somewhat.
Pires fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. jt sprawls well initially but Pires persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pires content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
jt actively working from the bottom here.
jt actively working from the bottom here.
Pires is trying to control the action in half guard but jt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
jt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pires is looking for a kimura here.
jt actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jt is trying to get back to full guard.
jt is staying active underneath Pires, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pires really is a fat lump.
Pires prevents jt from standing back up.
jt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pires pulls his head out easily.
Pires scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pires works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pires with shots to the head and body - jt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pires looking to finish jt with some ground and pound. This is bad for jt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pires trying to control but jt is having none of it.
Pires tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pires looking for a guillotine from mount but jt is having none of it.
Pires controlling from the full mount.
jt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pires looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pires trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pires prevents jt from getting the reversal.
jt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pires. What's that going to do exactly?
Pires sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pires blocks jt's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
jt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pires.
Pires won't let jt get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pires blocks jt's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Pires tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
jt is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jt is squirming around, avoiding Pires's attempts to control the action.
Pires controlling from mount.
Pires trying to control but jt is having none of it.
jt is wriggling around trying to escape.
jt wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jt is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pires has taken his back.
jt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pires. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pires is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften jt up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Pires dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pires has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pires throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on jt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pires wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
jt is trying to force a seperation but Pires has the dominant position.
jt gets underhooks to prevent Pires's takedown attempt.
jt is trying to maintain a safe position but Pires gets an underhook and turns jt into the ropes.
jt wants to get back to striking at distance but Pires won't allow it.
jt wants to stall.
jt is trying to push Pires away but Pires has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
jt wants to break free but Pires has control.
jt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
jt decides to pull guard.
Pires trying to control but jt is working from the bottom.
jt looking for a guillotine here but Pires defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pires advances position into side control!
Leonard Pires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
jt is looking to regain half guard here but Pires keeps moving and retains side control.
Pires wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by jt, who protects the arm well.
Pires avoids the strikes from the bottom by jt.
jt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
jt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pires wants to lay and pray for a moment but jt keeps working.
Pires grinds an elbow into jt's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pires tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pires has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pires trying to control the action but jt is working from the bottom.
jt tries to bench press Pires off him but Pires keeps the position.
jt tries to escape but Pires is in control.
jt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
jt is rocked!
Pires taking a breather here.
jt is still in real trouble! Can Pires finish him?
Pires working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jt trying to remain calm as Pires controls from the top position.
Pires has an Americana. jt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pires is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pires hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonard Pires!
Leonard Pires bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Sankara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Baltozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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223 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Sankara!
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, Carlos Baltozar!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltozar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baltozar moves in looking to clinch but Sankara pushes him off.
Sankara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baltozar moves away.
Sankara misses with an uppercut
and Baltozar counters with a nice uppercut.
Baltozar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sankara.
Sankara lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Sankara does no damage.
Sankara misses with a wild body shot.
Baltozar slips a jab from Sankara.
Sankara lands with an uppercut that bounces Baltozar off the ropes and back into range.
Baltozar tries to clinch but Sankara is having none of it.
Sankara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baltozar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baltozar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sankara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baltozar scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Sankara coming out on top.
Baltozar lands with a shot to the body.
Sankara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baltozar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sankara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baltozar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sankara is aware though and is defending well.
Baltozar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sankara manages to get himself to full guard.
Baltozar is looking to work some ground and pound but Sankara has wrist control.
Baltozar trying to control but Sankara is working from the bottom.
Baltozar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sankara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baltozar preventing the sweep.
Baltozar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baltozar stopping the sweep attempt from Sankara.
Baltozar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankara keeping moving, preventing Baltozar from controlling successfully.
Baltozar throwing strikes but missing.
Sankara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baltozar.
Baltozar looking to sit in guard and control but Sankara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sankara throws a big elbow that misses.
Baltozar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Sankara postures up in Baltozar's guard and throws a big left but Baltozar blocks it.
Sankara lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankara landing some decent shots from guard.
Sankara throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baltozar has control of Sankara's left arm, preventing Sankara from doing any damage.
Baltozar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baltozar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sankara throws an elbow that misses. Baltozar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sankara's guard. Nice move by Baltozar!
Baltozar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sankara trying to keep a closed guard but Baltozar is proving a slippery customer.
Baltozar has gone for a leg lock! Sankara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baltozar's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltozar being controlled here, momentarily.
Sankara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baltozar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sankara is looking to work some ground and pound but Baltozar has wrist control.
Sankara stopping the sweep attempt from Baltozar.
Baltozar looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baltozar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sankara is aware though and is defending well.
Sankara lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baltozar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Sankara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baltozar dodges the punch combination from Sankara.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baltozar enables Sankara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baltozar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sankara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sankara throws a strike but Baltozar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baltozar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltozar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baltozar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltozar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sankara trying to control the position.
Baltozar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sankara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sankara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baltozar is controlling Sankara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thomas Sankara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baltozar tries to roll over but Sankara keeps him under control.
Baltozar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sankara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltozar trying to control but Sankara postures up.
Sankara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baltozar keeps working.
Sankara stalling away here and it's allowed Baltozar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sankara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baltozar trying to keep a closed guard but Sankara is proving a slippery customer.
Baltozar keeping moving, preventing Sankara from controlling successfully.
Baltozar controls Sankara momentarily but Sankara frees himself.
Sankara throwing strikes from guard but Baltozar blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltozar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sankara defends well.
Baltozar is pulling down on Sankara's head to control his posture.
Sankara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sankara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baltozar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sankara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baltozar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankara is desperately trying to improve his position but Baltozar has a good base and remains in mount.
Baltozar throwing strikes but Sankara bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Baltozar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sankara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baltozar's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sankara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sankara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baltozar wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Baltozar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sankara throws a sloppy head kick and Baltozar moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Baltozar.
Sankara looks to land a right hand but Baltozar moved out of range.
Baltozar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sankara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sankara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sankara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baltozar under the eye.
Baltozar misses with a straight left.
Baltozar staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sankara.
Sankara throws an off balance right hand
letting Baltozar counter with a right hand.
Sankara cracks the inside of Baltozar's front leg.
A jab lands there for Sankara.
Sankara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sankara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baltozar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baltozar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sankara was well out of range. Poor timing from Baltozar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baltozar.
Baltozar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baltozar has a couple of punches blocked by Sankara.
Baltozar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sankara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baltozar has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas Sankara is winning the standup battle so far.
Baltozar shoots for a double leg takedown but Sankara sprawls well. He's pushed Baltozar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas Sankara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Baltozar.
Sankara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baltozar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baltozar throws a body punch but Sankara moves out of range.
Sankara avoids the body shot from Baltozar.
Sankara ducks under a wild hook from Baltozar.
Sankara throws a right hand that misses
and Baltozar counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas Sankara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baltozar as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baltozar's hands.
Baltozar wants to clinch.
Sankara misses with a two punch combination.
Sankara loads up on a big right hand but Baltozar slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankara is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Baltozar as Sankara shoots in.
Sankara cracks Baltozar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sankara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baltozar throws out the jab.
Sankara looks to land a right hand but Baltozar moved out of range.
Baltozar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sankara looks to land a right hand but Baltozar moved out of range.
Sankara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baltozar lands with a light punch inside.
Baltozar misses with a body punch.
Baltozar has a couple of punches blocked by Sankara.
Baltozar lands with a short shot to the head.
Sankara slowing the pace effectively.
Baltozar lands with a short shot to the head.
Sankara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Baltozar on the inside.
Sankara blocks a body shot from Baltozar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltozar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sankara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baltozar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sankara prevents it.
Sankara trying to control the position but instead, Baltozar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sankara into the ropes.
Sankara has hold of one of Baltozar's legs. Baltozar is fighting the takedown attempt but Sankara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sankara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baltozar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sankara has managed to get both his arms back between Baltozar's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sankara lands a couple of digs.
Sankara trying to control the position from guard on top but Baltozar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Baltozar.
I think Baltozar 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Baltozar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shanir Shackioorhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson's entrance music is "I'm A Boss" By Meek Mill & Rick Ross. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaime Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shanir Shackioorhan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackioorhan shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Shackioorhan closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Shackioorhan pushes Ferguson against the ropes but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shackioorhan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shackioorhan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaime Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shackioorhan shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaime Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shanir Shackioorhan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shackioorhan.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shackioorhan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Shackioorhan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferguson leaves Shackioorhan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shackioorhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the ropes and back into range.
Shackioorhan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson wants to break free but Shackioorhan has control.
Shackioorhan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ferguson to keep the fight standing.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shackioorhan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shackioorhan pulls guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shackioorhan's guard.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shackioorhan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackioorhan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferguson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferguson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shackioorhan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Shackioorhan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Ferguson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shackioorhan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ferguson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shackioorhan has tightened it up now! Ferguson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shanir Shackioorhan!
After winning the bout, Shanir Shackioorhan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Piechocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the ring accompanied by DIE LIKE A ROCKSTAR. Piechocki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gladiator. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Piechocki!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechocki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Piechocki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piechocki manages to avoid it.
Piechocki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piechocki moves into the clinch.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown avoiding damage.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Brown tries a body shot but Piechocki blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Piechocki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Piechocki.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Piechocki has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocki breaks from the clinch.
Piechocki misses with a low kick.
Brown scores with a jab. Piechocki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Piechocki has managed to clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piechocki's elbow.
Piechocki is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Piechocki keeps him there for the moment.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Piechocki has Brown pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Piechocki is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Piechocki is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown'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.
Piechocki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piechocki tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piechocki. Piechocki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Brown scores with the left hand. Piechocki knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Piechocki's ribs.
Brown lands a big uppercut and Piechocki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Piechocki looks OK. Brown waves Piechocki back to his feet!
Piechocki is rocked!
Brown lands a jab to Piechocki's midsection.
Piechocki is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Piechocki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Piechocki crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Piechocki back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
and Brown counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Piechocki! He's just covering up as Brown starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brown!
Danny Brown retains his featherweight title!
Danny Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is KO muzik. Lee Murray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray clinches up with Spencer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Murray is trying to break free.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Murray.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray thuds his right hand into Spencer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spencer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Murray regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spencer.
Murray working a defensive guard here.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Murray's legs - danger averted.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murray working for a triangle but Spencer defends it easily.
Spencer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Spencer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray working for a triangle but Spencer defends it easily.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spencer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray is just content to waste time from the top position. Spencer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spencer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spencer looking to finish Murray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murray!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
Spencer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murray hang on?
Spencer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murray tries to hold on but Spencer postures up.
Murray is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spencer raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Spencer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.
Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spencer slips a straight right by Murray.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Murray thows a body shot but no joy.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Murray stalks Spencer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spencer's face. Spencer staggers backwards, shaken.
Murray misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spencer.
Spencer walks straight into a right hand from Murray - that's dropped him! Murray jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Spencer from any more punishment! Spencer complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Murray!
Lee Murray retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Lee Murray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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